Original SS Brewtech Chronical 1/2 Barrel Coiling Coils and modifications

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homebrewdude76

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I have a new to me SS Brewtech Chronical.

It has 2 cooling coils mounted in the lid, one has extensions and the other doesn't.

I brewed a batch with one coil connected no issues - Ale at 65F rooms was 72F
I now have a lager going with two coils connected in parallel, one coil feeds the other coil. 55F 70F room.
I think it would work fine with 1 coil.

Is it normal to have 2 coils?

I am thinking it is worth the effort to mount the coil on the side of the fermentor? Or is that a bad idea?
If I mount in the side wall, I could get the dome lid and possible make CIP easier.

I purchased leg extensions and the stabilizer plate from SSBrew.

I am thinking I also need some robust castors, Not sure the quality of the SSbrew tech ones? Any comments?
 

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For that half barrel dual coils might be normal, although I'm not sure if they intended each set to be plumbed seperately for efficency. I have a single set on the 7 gal. Installation on the side of the Chronical is a fairly typical modification. I thought of doing it myself but have held off so far.
 
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