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Joined: 12 Jan 2019 Posts: 31 Location: Oscoda, MI
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:55 pm Post subject: c'flow chiller upgrade |
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Finally got around to updating my chiller so that I can easily prime the chiller coil and pump. No I don't have to get soaked trying to clear the line the way I used to do it.
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dp Brewing Company
Joined: 08 Jul 2013 Posts: 664 Location: Midwest
Drinking: Chocolate Taco, Raspberry Mango Cider, American X, Sandy Dunes
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good. How long in feet is the chiller?
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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It's a 50ft chiller. Probably overkill, but I built it 15 years ago when I wasn't sure how long to go....and copper was cheaper back then.
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dp Brewing Company
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Nice, I don't see that as an issue. I really wish mine was a few feet longer. Not so much of an issue this time of year but come Aug it takes awhile to chill.
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Water is always cool here in Northern Michigan! Water supply temp is right at 40F today....
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11116 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, Mild, Pliny the Younger, Belgian Dark Strong, Weizen, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Nice! I remember looking at those when I needed one, but opted to build one instead. That convoluted stuff does a great job, and compact as well. Mine takes up some space.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11116 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, Mild, Pliny the Younger, Belgian Dark Strong, Weizen, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter
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Joined: 12 Jan 2019 Posts: 31 Location: Oscoda, MI
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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I like the thermometer for the beer out. I have to rely on "touch" which can cause me some issues, particularly when my water supply temps are so cold. My last Heffe took 3 days to get going because the yeastie beasties wouldn't wake up until everything warmed up. Will be paying much closer attention today and cut down the flow accordingly.
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dp Brewing Company
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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Mine is similar to your Kal but for some reason three of my ports face one way and one (wort out) faces the other way. Works well for my setup because I have permanent water lines running to it that come out the back side of my brew stand. The only one that exits the front is the chilled wort. Mine is also like 12 feet. I really wish it was like 20 feet. If it was longer there would be less waste water used while chilling (with the way I chill my wort).
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