This grain pipe kit lets you mash with the 35 Liter Digiboil. It includes a octagon basket holding ring that pops into place on your unit, so the assembled malt pipe can be raised and twisted for sparging.
Note that the Digiboil was designed for boiling, and does not have the more complex electronic wiring of say a Mash & Boil or Digiboil, so when the malt pipe is in place, you will need to use the 500 watt element only to prevent grain from burning onto the element.
Includes malt pipe, bottom screen for malt pipe, false bottom (that goes below the malt pipe), and malt pipe lifting handle. All items are 304 grade stainless.
Note: This fits the Gen 1 Digiboil with a stainless lid. It does not fit the Gen 2 with a glass lid, as the wire basket holder is too large in diameter to fit the Gen 2 boiler.
Click HERE to download the assembly and use instructions.
Aug 29, 2024 by Will Schmit
Q: I can't figure out where the false bottom with feet comes into play. Is it supposed to go in before the retaining wire at the top? Do I still have to add a boil bag if I am using pellet hops?
A: The retaining wire on top is first installed. Then the false bottom is placed into the unit. Finally, the basket is inserted for mashing. As far as for boiling, the mashing grain pipe is removed after sparging, and you can add a boil bag if desired during the wort boil. You probably will not need a boil bag for the hops, as the false bottom will take care of most of the debris.
Mar 10, 2024 by Barry McMillion
Q: I have the Digiboil with the three plastic legs (for lack of a better term), which Digiboil Mash insert should I get? I have been told there are 2 options. Thank you.
A: This fits the Gen 1 Digiboil with the stainless lid. This may not fit the Gen 2 Digiboil, which has a glass lid.
May 16, 2023 by Aaron
Q: What is the diameter of the malt pipe?
A: The outer diameter is 10 3/4" and 11 5/8" across the lip at the top.
I'm glad that I bought it!
I bought a V1 Digiboil about a year ago.I got the 120V version because I don't have a 240V outlet. I use it for mashing only because the 120V version is not powerful enough to support an active boil. I used BIAB and was happy with it but I grew tired of cleaning the bag. When I saw that this Upgrade Kit was reduced in price, I decided to try it. I am so glad that I did. Both doughing in and cleanup is much easier and quicker. The 2 negatives about the handle and the dead space below the malt pipe are true but I don't find them enough of a drawback to deduct points from my review. This was my 2nd purchase from Williams. Their prices are very good and their delivery is fast. I will continue to shop with them.
Just right
I’ve been using this in conjunction with BIAB, can not be more happy with the results. Have recommended this product to other users on Social Media. I WILL be doing business here again!
Good
Everything in the kit works well with the exception of the handle that is used to pull up the column, which was a bit too short in my case and cannot be used reliably. You can grab it and pull it out though.
Malt pipe placement design
There is a 1.5 ~2 inch gap between the bottom of kettle and the the base of the malt pipe which throws of your calculations for strike water for mashing making it very difficult to add grain being short of water volume. I had to add a gallon of strike water just to be able to stir mash.