I have a new 30 gal jacketed conical from Brewer's Hardware!:rockin:
I am making up my own Glycol Chiller but looking some advice on hoses, valves and pumps.
There are 2 zones on the Fermentor.
The connections are 1/4 FPT on the conical for the Glycol.
I am thinking 1/2" PEX as the hose. The run of the glycol supply should be about 12 feet from the pump to the conical (and the return the same).
While I plan to have this in one place and CIP it, I also plan to add QDs at the hoses so I can remove and move if needed.
The reason is for the 1/2 pex is that 3/8 barbs Female QDs are hard to find. Most of the SS are 1/2 inch barbs.
Hose size?
Hose material?
What mix of Propolyne Glycol is "best"?
Do I need 3 Pumps or just one with a valve manifold to:
1. Cool Zone 1
2. Cool Zone 2
3. Coll Zone 1 and 2 at same time
4. Recycle Glycol bath if no cooling?
What is a good CIP Pump?
I will be using 24 vdc valves.
Ball or Selenoid?
CR??.
Stainless or Brass?
Any sources would also be helpful.
I will be controlling the Valves with a BCS 462.
I am making up my own Glycol Chiller but looking some advice on hoses, valves and pumps.
There are 2 zones on the Fermentor.
The connections are 1/4 FPT on the conical for the Glycol.
I am thinking 1/2" PEX as the hose. The run of the glycol supply should be about 12 feet from the pump to the conical (and the return the same).
While I plan to have this in one place and CIP it, I also plan to add QDs at the hoses so I can remove and move if needed.
The reason is for the 1/2 pex is that 3/8 barbs Female QDs are hard to find. Most of the SS are 1/2 inch barbs.
Hose size?
Hose material?
What mix of Propolyne Glycol is "best"?
Do I need 3 Pumps or just one with a valve manifold to:
1. Cool Zone 1
2. Cool Zone 2
3. Coll Zone 1 and 2 at same time
4. Recycle Glycol bath if no cooling?
What is a good CIP Pump?
I will be using 24 vdc valves.
Ball or Selenoid?
CR??.
Stainless or Brass?
Any sources would also be helpful.
I will be controlling the Valves with a BCS 462.