Reuse Chiller water (Not for Carboy brewers)

I just read a thread on the first brewing experience, where the guy is worried about all the water he uses to chill his wort.

I thought I would tell what I usually do.

Before chilling I transfer my hot wort to the fermentation vessel (I use a plastic bucket which makes this trick work). This way the vessel is further sanitized by the hot wort (it is still 190F).

When I start chilling I dump all the hot water coming out of the immersion chiller into my brewpot, and I use it to clean the pot and all the rest of the equipment. This way you can chill and clean at the same time. When the water gets cold I use it for plants etc.

HommelBrew

 

I connect a garden hose to the outlet of the chiller and water plants with it. thought the first bit that is very hot goes to clean various brew equipment.

No snese wasting all that water.