Buy This!!! 09/19/2021 ByE H I spent years using a generic false bottom made for side draining (I have a bottom drain system) and it was always a bit of a hassle, not bad enough for me spend more than I had ($30-40) but an annoyance every-time I brewed.
I finally decided I wanted an upgrade after yet another stuck mash and after looking at a few of the sanke specific options out there decided to try this one. Its been fantastic for all of my brews since. I no longer have to worry when doing 10 gallon batches, and I no longer need to cycle my pump because it created a vacuum!
If you plan to have a setup that will last years this should be a part of it! The quality of the welds is good, and the material used is thick, so even if it did break in 50 years I could easily spot weld it back together!
Better than expected09/27/2017 Bychad chappell Very robust. I could never put enough grain in my mash tun to warp this thing. Great product.
Everything I hoped for and expected.04/20/2017 ByRaymond Richmond I had seen several reviews for Norcal false bottoms and when mine arrived it lined up with all the positive comments. The welding is first rate, thermally sensitive locations have enough but not too much bead, and I doubt it will be possible for me to ever put enough grain in the tun to ever warp anything. Extremely pleased.
Positive review01/18/2017 BySteve
False Bottom11/28/2016 ByKevin Kardel Worked great! Just as advertised. Brewed a 33lb IPA and it worked like a charm. Re-circulation didn't get stuck and the wort was clear. Make sure you order the correct one. I ordered the bottom draining and it did not come with the dip tube hole. Drilled my own.