yeah, I generally batch sparge, but even if you recirc or want to fly sparge, you can just get some of that silicone hose, let it rest on the grain bed and let 'er go. That is the system used by the electric brewery guy, and he is an engineer, so apparently it works. I tried it with my most recent brewing adventure (mash, 60 min, then add sparge water at same time and rate as draining runnings) beer was as clear as ever, and it was very easy.