bhand65
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I am putting together my new brew-house. The rig is in the shop being welded, soon to be ready. I have (3) March AC-3B-MD pumps to use for all my pumping needs (10 gpm).
The only thing I haven't fully figured out is my method of chilling.
I have been considering either a counter-flow vs plate chiller (probably from dudadiesel.com) and am not sure what is best. To cut down on costs I was thinking of recirculating water with a fountain pump from my pool which is consistently under 65 deg F. Right now it is probably closer to 60F!
If we were to thoroughly rinse and clean either the CFC or plate chiller would there be any concern for corrosion or other problems like leaching? My pool is not heavily chlorinated.
In either circumstance is one chiller more efficient than the other?
How many plates would I need for a plate chiller? I have been thinking the B3-23A 40 plate by dudadiesel might be apt but the wort flow numbers aren't aligned with my pump rate. Would this be an issue?
The only thing I haven't fully figured out is my method of chilling.
I have been considering either a counter-flow vs plate chiller (probably from dudadiesel.com) and am not sure what is best. To cut down on costs I was thinking of recirculating water with a fountain pump from my pool which is consistently under 65 deg F. Right now it is probably closer to 60F!
If we were to thoroughly rinse and clean either the CFC or plate chiller would there be any concern for corrosion or other problems like leaching? My pool is not heavily chlorinated.
In either circumstance is one chiller more efficient than the other?
How many plates would I need for a plate chiller? I have been thinking the B3-23A 40 plate by dudadiesel might be apt but the wort flow numbers aren't aligned with my pump rate. Would this be an issue?