Sparge Manifold

This Sparge Manifold was made of 1/2 in copper pipe soldered together with lead free solder to fit the mash vessel. Vertical elbows were added to help stabilize it. 1/16 in holes were drilled into the tube. Smaller holes would probably be better if one could find a smaller drill. One problem I had was that the water would not reach the holes furthest away from he entry site unless the manifold was tipped up as in the picture. I can change the angle of the entry tube at a later date.

The Manifold seemed to work well, It can be manually moved to help distribute the water. Control of the flow was easy by using the valve on the water vessel. By keeping a 1/2 in head of water on the mash, I doubt any troughs were formed through the grain bed.