beradthefish
Well-Known Member
Soviet said:I'm really torn between these two options for using with my Braumeister
Plate Chiller - Pros: small/portable, cools super fast; Cons: Can't see when little bits are stuck in it, nightmare to take apart and wash and put back together.
Immersion Chiller: Pros: Good surface area with 50'-70' coil, cools relatively quick. One can just hose it down to keep it clean, it gets sanitized each time it's immersed in the boil. Cons: it's bulky, probably wastes more water.
Cost seems to be pretty close when comparing a 70' coil with fittings and say a 50 plate chiller.
What's your take on it, and what do you use personally?
You might also consider a convoluted counterflow chiller. Mine chills almost as fast as a plate chiller. Given that it's a continuous pipe, there aren't many places where debris can become trapped.