Hi, I recently switched to a counterflow chiller from IC. I use a March pump located on the bottom of my brew stand which goes to the CFC which is positioned on the stand with wort out at same level as Whirlpool port on kettle. So, the cycle is Kettle to Pump to CFC back to Whirlpool arm of kettle.
Question 1) After sanitation whirlpool, I remove hose from whirlpool port on kettle and pump into fermenter. When I stop the pump to disconnect the hose, I end up with air bubbles and have difficulty getting the flow re-started. Is the CFC located in the correct position or should I relocate it to avoid the air bubble issue?
Question 2) Any thoughts on recirculating from CFC back to kettle until Pitch Temp is reached, then either draining or pumping into fermenter? I'm not sure what happens to the cold break I was accustomed to seeing in bottom of kettle when I used the IC.
Thank you for your thoughts and responses.
Question 1) After sanitation whirlpool, I remove hose from whirlpool port on kettle and pump into fermenter. When I stop the pump to disconnect the hose, I end up with air bubbles and have difficulty getting the flow re-started. Is the CFC located in the correct position or should I relocate it to avoid the air bubble issue?
Question 2) Any thoughts on recirculating from CFC back to kettle until Pitch Temp is reached, then either draining or pumping into fermenter? I'm not sure what happens to the cold break I was accustomed to seeing in bottom of kettle when I used the IC.
Thank you for your thoughts and responses.