I have a big-ass CFC that I can get my 200-210 degree wort down to around 75 degrees in one step. I would like to get the cold break out of my fermenter and would like to get things down to at least the 50-60 degree range but don't really have a good means to do so in my current setup.
So, with the idea that I long-term will be needing a pump for my brew stand, I was considering getting one and doing a recirculated CFC cool.
- Who has done this and was it as effective as you hoped?
- How much extra time to get the desired temps? 2x? 3x? more?
- Did you notice improved cold break in the kettle?
- Did you recirculate to desired temp then go to kettle or recirculate a couple times and then just go back through the CFC into the kettle?
- When you recirculated were you able to get a whirlpool going and leave as much junk behind as you had hoped?
TIA!
So, with the idea that I long-term will be needing a pump for my brew stand, I was considering getting one and doing a recirculated CFC cool.
- Who has done this and was it as effective as you hoped?
- How much extra time to get the desired temps? 2x? 3x? more?
- Did you notice improved cold break in the kettle?
- Did you recirculate to desired temp then go to kettle or recirculate a couple times and then just go back through the CFC into the kettle?
- When you recirculated were you able to get a whirlpool going and leave as much junk behind as you had hoped?
TIA!