Would this work?

[Druss]

If I was to use a steel mesh waste paper basket in place of an actual grain basket for BIAB, is there any obvious reason I'm overlooking that makes it a terrible idea?

Grain baskets seem to go for around £50 where as these are all over the place for little more than a fiver:

https://amzn.eu/d/bM23b37

 

[Chippy_Tea]

If I was to use a steel mesh waste paper basket in place of an actual grain basket for BIAB, is there any obvious reason I'm overlooking that makes it a terrible idea?

The only thing i can think of is rust.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Would something like this do the job - Durable WASTE BASKET Stainless Steel Round 15 L bin 165mm perforated ring

 

[Chippy_Tea]

DIY -

 

[Rodcx500z]

I would say yes as long as it is stainless

 

[Druss]

That's what I thought, the DIY video seems a bit much for my purposes as I only brew a gallon at a time in a very basic 10 litre stockpot.

Even if it does somehow go south, it's only five quid down the drain, and I can go back to the old reliable bag.

Cheers for the info guys.