So here's the deal - I've had a 30 plate chiller for about 8-10am batches now, thinking I'd be upgrading from my IC. I can't see how this is better! How does anyone justify or even use these!?
Here are my main problems:
1. I have a pump and try to whirlpool with it. Problem is that I want to whirlpool to keep the debris out of the ch iller, but have to sanitize the chiller during the boil, leaving me with a clogged chiller with any APA or IPA amount of hops.
2. How do you clean them after? I've flushed with hot PBW for 20 min and still see stuff coming out.
3. It seems by design that cold break sets inside the chiller as the beet cools... Leading to - more clogs!
I'm about ready to sell this thing and go back to my immersion chiller if I can't figure it out. How do you guys use these things successfully? Any tips?
Here are my main problems:
1. I have a pump and try to whirlpool with it. Problem is that I want to whirlpool to keep the debris out of the ch iller, but have to sanitize the chiller during the boil, leaving me with a clogged chiller with any APA or IPA amount of hops.
2. How do you clean them after? I've flushed with hot PBW for 20 min and still see stuff coming out.
3. It seems by design that cold break sets inside the chiller as the beet cools... Leading to - more clogs!
I'm about ready to sell this thing and go back to my immersion chiller if I can't figure it out. How do you guys use these things successfully? Any tips?