Fly sparge method

[paulgough]

Has anyone got any tips for fly sparging.

I can't seem to find a way that works for me.

I have tried a tin foil sheet with holes punched in it but it tends to bow upwards giving a poor sparge.

Any tips gratefully received!

 

[kev]

I created a copper frame that sits on the mash tun and is controlled via a ball valve. I pump the water from the HLT into the sparge frame and I can get a really accurate/steady flow.

A forum member was round last weekend at mine when I was brewing and he was quite surprised that I was just stood there whilst the whole system was sparging itself. Just had to check the flow rates every 5 mins or so, but apart from that I just put my feet up for 45 mins.

K

 

[BIGJIM72]

Have a look in the how tos for the 99p sparge thingy. Works well for me.

 

[alawlor66430]

I created a copper frame that sits on the mash tun and is controlled via a ball valve. I pump the water from the HLT into the sparge frame and I can get a really accurate/steady flow.

A forum member was round last weekend at mine when I was brewing and he was quite surprised that I was just stood there whilst the whole system was sparging itself. Just had to check the flow rates every 5 mins or so, but apart from that I just put my feet up for 45 mins.

K

Very cool kev!!

 

[lukehgriffiths]

I wanted to try and make a 99p spargey thingy but decided it wouldn't let me see that the level was constantly above the grain...
Just use foil and make sure it stays down with the occasional repositioning.

 

[jonnymorris]

I've always found fly sparging to be surprisingly easy. Do you make a tray with your sheet of foil... i.e. turn up the sides? It'll stop the water going down the sides and may also stop it bowing up in the middle.

Worth a try?

 

[wigwamheed]

I did a 99p version with a slightly smaller tub and it works great, I can see the grain bed down the side. I did have to suspend it with steel wire though

 

[paulgough]

Thanks for all your suggestions.

I like the idea of a foil tray formation.

I'll try it and let you know how it goes.

 

[DirtyCaner]

You need to gently pat the foil down on top of grain bed with about an inch of foil folded up on the side of the mash tun. Keep an eye on the water level and have it just below the level of the folded up bit. If you have a ball valve on your HLT you should be able to reach an equilibrium with the flow in and out. Works well for me.

DC :thumb:

 

[Jimmy321]

I need to get a proper set up, I've made about 50 batches using a watering can manually filled from a large stainless steel stock pot :lol:

 

[Dr Mike]

Another advantage of the tin foil I find is that, by putting it in straight after doughing-in, I get much better temp retention -went from losing 1.5 C over 90 mins to losing next to nothing.

 

[wigwamheed]

Another advantage of the tin foil I find is that, by putting it in straight after doughing-in, I get much better temp retention -went from losing 1.5 C over 90 mins to losing next to nothing.

Why have I never done this????