For Shirron Wort Chiller users

AussieBrewerInColorado · Feb 20, 2011

I've got a Shirron plate chiller and love it but I had some issues getting the right connections for the water in. I've got a quick disconnect that leaks and spits out water like crazy. What does everybody else use for the water in connection without extreme leaks? Any model numbers/sources to purchase would be great. Thanks!

davesrose · Feb 20, 2011

If it were me, I'd have a barb fitting with hose clamp on all the inlets/outlets of your chiller (or if it's cheaper for the water side, hose connections). I have quick disconnects within some of my lines, but for all major valves...they're all barbs with hose clamps.

AussieBrewerInColorado · Feb 20, 2011

Thanks Dave. Good thought, my only issue is I use the hose for all my cleaning etc. with a spray nozzle hose attachment.

HarkinBanks · Feb 20, 2011

I had an extra set of washing machine hoses lying around so I used those, two rubber washers and some teflon tape. It doesn't leak.

davesrose · Feb 21, 2011

AussieBrewerInColorado said:
Thanks Dave. Good thought, my only issue is I use the hose for all my cleaning etc. with a spray nozzle hose attachment.

So what are your hose lines looking like? My system is to have a splitter right at the socket: one line is for a RV filter/general water (which can accept a spray nozzle)....the other line is left over hose I had for making a connect to a counterflow chiller. If you'd need to buy and extra hose for washing....Target does have them for under $10! :ban:

1234 · Feb 21, 2011

I went down to the local Tractor supply store and picked-up a male-to-male water coupler. Here is an example of a female to female one. You will need a male to male one.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/WESTWARD-Double-Female-Water-Hose-Coupling-1P724?Pid=search

Sleepyemt · Feb 21, 2011

Home depot has a male to male connections, just make sure that it has one side with hose fittings, I'm at work or I'd show a pic

AussieBrewerInColorado · Feb 22, 2011

Thanks for the tips.
For the male to male, then you just screw in the hose connection to that?
Thanks.

1234 · Feb 23, 2011

AussieBrewerInColorado · Feb 23, 2011

Cheers.

AussieBrewerInColorado · Mar 5, 2011

Brewed today with a male to male adapter. MUCH better! Thanks guys.
Quick disconnects are supposed to make things easier but they are just PITA.

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