jpalarchio
Well-Known Member
In my quest for more automation, I'm looking at how I chill. A CFC or plate chiller is probably more suitable for what I'm trying but since I have an immersion chiller, it got me thinking.
What would the downsides be to leaving the immersion chiller in for the entire boil?
Obviously it would get hot from sitting there 90 minutes but I'm not sure that would matter much.
Basically I'm thinking about setting it in the kettle (a converted keg) and then plumbing the water in/out through the keg above the lid cutout. It wouldn't really be permanent as I'd remove it during cleaning.
Comments?
What would the downsides be to leaving the immersion chiller in for the entire boil?
Obviously it would get hot from sitting there 90 minutes but I'm not sure that would matter much.
Basically I'm thinking about setting it in the kettle (a converted keg) and then plumbing the water in/out through the keg above the lid cutout. It wouldn't really be permanent as I'd remove it during cleaning.
Comments?