richlong8020
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Cooling coil is a pre-chiller. Hot run trough the chiller packed in ice water and then out the temp probe to the ferm bucket.
Cooling coil is a pre-chiller. Hot run trough the chiller packed in ice water and then out the temp probe to the ferm bucket.
So you're ditching the idea of a CFC altogether?
Yes but it's an idea I had.
The water temps in SoCal just don't get low enough for a CFC in the summer months. It would take hours and possibly a pump to get the wort to a pitchable temp.
So I drew up this plan and thought I'd see what you all thought.
Yes but it's an idea I had.
The water temps in SoCal just don't get low enough for a CFC in the summer months. It would take hours and possibly a pump to get the wort to a pitchable temp.
So I drew up this plan and thought I'd see what you all thought.
So I was able to draw my plan out. Was wondering if anyone can add input to this so I can see it with fresh eyes. A perspective that isn't my own. The coil is 1/2" and 25' and will be in a bucket of ice and water. Thx in advance. Eager brewer lol
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Also if you'd like to see a parts list I can provide links
Amazon has 25' of copper for $25., free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AH8HDO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I'll price it all out with this. DIY is much more fun. Will let this thread know what I decide and how much it all costs.
For the fittings, I'm seeing $41.22+tax, store pick up at HomeDepot and $46.25+tax shipped at Amazon.
The Amazon total includes a 10 pack of hose clamps while the HD is only 4 single hose clamps
Sears often puts their 50ft craftsman rubber hose on sale for $19.99, w/ free in store pick up
So if you only count half the hose, or buy enough fittings to make 2 chillers, you're looking at $82+tax each from amazon/sears or $77+tax each HomeDepot/Sears. Shipping from HD adds $5.99.
NY Brew supply has one very close at $86+$12 shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004D50LO8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Here is what I do to get the water out after a brew day. I boil about 4gal of water in my clean brew kettle. Then I let it drain through the CFC. The first 2 gallons I dump and the second 2 gallons I use to mop the floor (I am a messy cook LOL). Once it has finished draining it is actually pretty easy to get the remaining water out by gently... oscillating the CFC to help the water drain out? If that makes sense? Basically I hold the CFC in my hands while tipping it in a circular fashion, which helps the remaining water in the coils roll down hill... and eventually spills out the open end. It takes several revolutions but in a few minutes it will all empty out.
HTH
Love what you did man, but I have a question, why Copper instead of Stainless? Thinking Longevity and Sanitation might be drawbacks here. =/
Just thought I would update my build:
Installed on my brewing cart with a fabricated mount. Thermometer angled up for better viewing.
Rear view showing water inlet (bottom left) and outlet (upper right). Extended them to reduce the risk of dripping on the pump mounted on the lower shelf.
Final copper configuration.
It's been a while but I believe I got it from Bobby_M at BrewHardware.com. https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/thermot24.htmWhere did you get that thermometer from and how much was it?
Thanks
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