I used my IC whirlpool chiller for the first time this weekend. I didn't time the cooling performance with exact precision as I got distracted getting the March 809 pump primed but rough estimate had 11 gal from boil to 65F in around 35 min using 57.7F tap water. The best thing about it was being able to put a lid on the kettle and walk away to do other chores. In the past I would grab the IC and move it around in the kettle to help speed the cooling.
The downside was having to clean the pump and hoses since they are new additions to the process. I need to make a hose that connects to a faucet via the pump quick disconnect to flush the hoses and pump more quickly.
The downside was having to clean the pump and hoses since they are new additions to the process. I need to make a hose that connects to a faucet via the pump quick disconnect to flush the hoses and pump more quickly.