Howdy,
I just did my first All-Grain. It was a 2.5 gal batch using a cheap batch-sparge technique I figured out. I used the S.S. hose braid from a toilet supply line and attached it to some clear vinyl hose. I just tossed it in to the kettle under my grains for the mash. I just left the extra hose stick out of the pot during the mash.
I just have a quick suck on the hose (insert joke here) to start the siphon. It worked like a charm! Very clear wort.
I have pictures here: http://photos.yahoo.com/musjakey
It was cheap and easy!!! I was able to hit all of my calculated volumes and gravities thanks to Denny’s site.
Please feel free to mock my cheap ass setup.
-Jacob