Stevie,
No I just give it a good spin with a spoon. I don't think it matters though. It was an IPA with 6.5 ounces of hops coupled with the hot break... the mud at the bottom filled the entire diameter of 15 gallon BK with over an inch of mud.
Robert,
Yes I did see that! One of my sons in law is a pipefitter. I've already talked to him about adding it to my BK.