leatherfacegoon
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The pump on the glycol chiller is a rather stout one, not sure of its specs but it looks like one that is used in some of the electric brewing set ups. It is a 1/4 horsepower pump. Whatever pond pump you are considering, multiply the current draw by the voltage (120) to obtain the power in watts, then convert to horsepower. I am using 3/8 inner diameter lines for the glycol.
As for the cost, yes it was expensive but I dreamed this up while I was in Afghanistan where we were not allowed any alcohol. Meaning, I wanted to do this regardless of cost. The glycol unit was the most expensive item at around $1200. The two faucet tower was $400 and the CO2 pumps were $400 for the entire panel. I can't remember how much I got the freezer for from Sears scratch and dent but it was under $300 if my memory is correct.
I am very happy with this set up. I have put at least a dozen kegs through it and I clean the lines after each keg. I guess I should write up my unique cleaning method where I send the cleaning agent down one line and up the other.
Hope this helps you guys!
As for the cost, yes it was expensive but I dreamed this up while I was in Afghanistan where we were not allowed any alcohol. Meaning, I wanted to do this regardless of cost. The glycol unit was the most expensive item at around $1200. The two faucet tower was $400 and the CO2 pumps were $400 for the entire panel. I can't remember how much I got the freezer for from Sears scratch and dent but it was under $300 if my memory is correct.
I am very happy with this set up. I have put at least a dozen kegs through it and I clean the lines after each keg. I guess I should write up my unique cleaning method where I send the cleaning agent down one line and up the other.
Hope this helps you guys!