Thirsty Mallard wrote:I suppose if I add a false bottom to it I can use it as a hopback also...
That is an interesting idea... However, the traditional design of the two items is contradictory. Grants need to be open, and not pressurized. Hopbacks need to be closed to minimize post boil contamination and hot side aeration.... This needs more discussion.
As I am thinking this through, the use of a grant adds yet another flow rate adjustment that makes this whole design seem less appealling. Does anybody think that some sort of float switch or valve that would get us back to two valves to adjust? I think it would suck to have the grant overflow, or get sucked dry. I'm thinking of something like the automatic filler on my pool - but I would be concerned that any bits of husk that got through the false bottom would stick the valve open.
Screw the grant... maybe just add shit load of rice hulls to the mash and rake the top? Do the big boys use a grant? What to do, what to do... How say you, BN army?
Mylo
Although I may try to make it for an anniversary show one year (not this year... all my money is allocated to a wedding and a failing house).
