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busted knuckle




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PostLink    Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:19 pm    Post subject: Blichmann False Bottom Reply with quote


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Just received my 20 gal blichmann false bottom. The thing is warped pretty bad. Anyone else have a problem with theirs?
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Feurhund




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PostLink    Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had thus same issue. I put some heavy books on it, but it is still a touch off. I am hoping the grain and water will hold it down well enough. Anyone think this will be an issue?
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PostLink    Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's a photo.


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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The false bottoms are meant to sit on the lip on the inside of the kettle, so that channeling is reduced along the walls, and most of the flow is through the grain. You can still make beer with this, but your efficiency will be better if you can get a tight fit. Half an inch, that's more warp than star trek! You might end up sparging out your entire grain bill Very Happy
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is what blingmann shipped me.
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine was the same way. Put 10-12 lbs of grain on it, it'll straighten out. I'm getting 92% efficiency.
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you tried calling blichmann?
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

kaikoasurf wrote:
Have you tried calling blichmann?


Yeah I sent them an email
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got mine today without any bends in it!
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 3:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine isn't (wasn't) warped at all when I got it years ago but I don't think it'll matter: The weight of the grain and suction will hold it down. You can probably carefully flex it in the opposite direction to undo the warp too.

Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

kal wrote:
Mine isn't (wasn't) warped at all when I got it years ago but I don't think it'll matter: The weight of the grain and suction will hold it down. You can probably carefully flex it in the opposite direction to undo the warp too.

Kal


I've also thought about wrapping the outer edge with 3/8" or 1/2" tubing. That way it will fit snug at the bottom and seal up the gaps.
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A stainless steel gasket that they use in the oil fields outta work for that. That's what I plan on doing.
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

kaikoasurf wrote:
A stainless steel gasket that they use in the oil fields outta work for that. That's what I plan on doing.


Not sure I've seen what your talking about
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check this link out. http://www.sealexcel.com/gasket.html

They are available in just about any diameter.

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PostLink    Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blichmann has contacted me saying to try and straighten out first. If I can't get it, they will replace it. Blichmann said they sent a bunch out to get straightened and one must have slipped by.
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PostLink    Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really don't think you need to use any seals or gaskets with this. I'll just complicate matters and possibly make it hard to remove. Just use it as is or try and bend it straight. If bending doesn't work, John will look out for you and replace it as they mentioned.

Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

great to hear that Blichmann stand by what they deliver and support the customer. I have to say that my experience with customer service in the States is nothing short of totally fantastic Thumbs Up (in stark contrast to over here Sad... ). The service-oriented attitude is just first class. I just thought I'd mention it in case anyone is taking it for granted!
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PostLink    Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blichmann has replaced my false bottom with a better one.
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does any of the blichmann false bottoms work in sanke kegs?
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

pola0502ds wrote:
Does any of the blichmann false bottoms work in sanke kegs?

No. The diameter is likely wrong but more importantly, the bottom on a sanke is not flat.

Kal

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