Hello.
As some of you are aware I am in the process of building a RIMS system. In my opinion the most important step (aside from being sanitary) is the cooling of the wort.
I have read the PROS and CONS of the imersion chiller, CFC and plate chillers.
I have been in email contact with dudadiesel.com These guys make plate chillers for biodiesel cooling. Several guys buy these for home breweries.
I can get a plate chiller with the same dimensions of a THERMINATOR for less than 1/2 the cost ($85.00)
I have a setup I bought from moreflavor that is constructed of SS. It has a 2" thermometer, .5 micron oxygen stone and barbed inlet and outlet. I could make an awesome bracket to house the oxygenator and the plate chiller since I am gearing my brewing rig rack to house everything I need in one place.
I have not decided what to do, but want some feedback from those that have used plate chillers and the results they have achieved over the other two methids of cooling the wort.
Thanks for your time.
Joe
As some of you are aware I am in the process of building a RIMS system. In my opinion the most important step (aside from being sanitary) is the cooling of the wort.
I have read the PROS and CONS of the imersion chiller, CFC and plate chillers.
I have been in email contact with dudadiesel.com These guys make plate chillers for biodiesel cooling. Several guys buy these for home breweries.
I can get a plate chiller with the same dimensions of a THERMINATOR for less than 1/2 the cost ($85.00)
I have a setup I bought from moreflavor that is constructed of SS. It has a 2" thermometer, .5 micron oxygen stone and barbed inlet and outlet. I could make an awesome bracket to house the oxygenator and the plate chiller since I am gearing my brewing rig rack to house everything I need in one place.
I have not decided what to do, but want some feedback from those that have used plate chillers and the results they have achieved over the other two methids of cooling the wort.
Thanks for your time.
Joe