Need some Advice

[VictoryRay]

Grains are new to me, so having all the necessary tools I think is key. How do you guys efficiently separate your grains after mashing? Seems as though my false bottom still gets clogged up and I end up scooping out grain into a mesh bag and squeezing the liquid out. there has got to be a better way!!!

Advice?

[Twisted Brick]

Seems as though my false bottom still gets clogged up and I end up scooping out grain into a mesh bag and squeezing the liquid out... Advice?

Join the rest of us. Any smaller-ground grain (especially corn) results in better extraction in the mash, but unfortunately, sludge at the bottom of the fermenter.

The mop-wringer approach to squeezing is fairly popular. I squeeze by hand because its worth it.

There's a bunch of DIY 'separators' on HD, some rather ingenious. If you come up with an effective solution, by all means share it.

[Manc]

I'm sure lots of people on here are doing this but I've not been able to find it so I'd like to share my method.
My smaller barrels fit just perfect into the opening of the larger one so I drilled a load of 3mm holes in the bottom and used a net curtain as a filter. I just leave for 24 hours and it's all drained. I've added some pictures a 1000 words and all excuse the pink it was all they had.

[StillerBoy]

I use an apple press to press the grains after finished fermenting, which allows me to do other things while the pressing is going on..

Mars

[fizzix]

I'm a wringer mop bucket guy.

[VictoryRay]

thanks fellas. I do like the mop wringer idea. and I have thought about a wine press. like I said, I am new to grains and scooping small amounts at a time into a bag and hand squeezing it didn't sound too efficient.

I really do appreciate the help

[GCB3]

Ray,
I’m also trying to plan a move into AG. Several people said they scoop the sludge into fine mesh bags and then run the bags through the mop wringer. Until I learn more, that is the method I plan to try.
Good luck!

[Swedish Pride]

thanks fellas. I do like the mop wringer idea. and I have thought about a wine press. like I said, I am new to grains and scooping small amounts at a time into a bag and hand squeezing it didn't sound too efficient.

I really do appreciate the help

It works but a pain in the neck, or at least arms.
I did it by hand for agood while because i'm cheap but bit the bullet and got a wringer, it's now a 10-15 min job rather than an hour

[Yonder]

Hey Svenska, do ya sparge the grain in yer 15 minute job?

[Swedish Pride]

nah, I call it a day once done.
I know i could prob get more out if i wet it and go again, but can't be fucked in fairness