Todd
Well-Known Member
hey guys with the talk the other day about cleanable plate chillers I wanted to run some ideas by everyone. I've been giving this a lot of thought and I don't see why it would be that hard.
If anyone knows how to post an image let me know.
My thought is use copper sheet, I'm not sure of the correct thickness but lets say 22 gauge. A 12 x 48 sheet is $60 from online metals. Cut this into 12 x 4 peices, actually I'd probably have the local sheet metal shop do all this. I'd have 2 different peices, about 6 sets of them. One would have 4 holes in it similar to the shirron chiller, the other would have grooves running the length between the holes. These plates will be stacked on top of each other and sandwiched between 2 stainless plates, Say 1/8" $15.
Now I'm not certain the best method to clamp, I'm thinking have holes in the middle and around the outside to run bolts thru. I'm thinking the clamping force should be enough to seal the plates. some keg lube could be used if needed.
What do you think? I think for $100 we could have these ready to go, of caorse fittings would need welded and what not.
If anyone knows how to post an image let me know.
My thought is use copper sheet, I'm not sure of the correct thickness but lets say 22 gauge. A 12 x 48 sheet is $60 from online metals. Cut this into 12 x 4 peices, actually I'd probably have the local sheet metal shop do all this. I'd have 2 different peices, about 6 sets of them. One would have 4 holes in it similar to the shirron chiller, the other would have grooves running the length between the holes. These plates will be stacked on top of each other and sandwiched between 2 stainless plates, Say 1/8" $15.
Now I'm not certain the best method to clamp, I'm thinking have holes in the middle and around the outside to run bolts thru. I'm thinking the clamping force should be enough to seal the plates. some keg lube could be used if needed.
What do you think? I think for $100 we could have these ready to go, of caorse fittings would need welded and what not.