Whirlpool Chiller Speed Results - Compare?

[Who is John Malt?]

I'm just giving you a hard time.

I use a counterflow chiller and pump it back into the kettle till it gets to about 70f. Then I pump it into the fermenter at about 55f. All told, it takes about 25-30 minutes here. (10gal batches)

[medtech]

I don't have any data yet, sorry. I just built an IC with 50' of 1/2" copper and started whirlpooling. Yesterday, with tap water at 68 degrees it took 45 minutes to get 16 gallons down to 69 degrees. Then I gave up. A few weeks ago I got 12 gallons down to 68 in 25 minutes with 64 degree water.

The only time I used ice was when a water main broke in the middle of a brew session. Thank god I was already boiling so didn't need water. I used close to 60lbs of ice to get 12 gallons to 68.

Next batch I'll keep track of times and temps for ya.

[seanhagerty]

This has nothing to do with chilling, but lots to do with maitaining your equipment.

After using your salt water mixture for cooling, I would flush it out with fresh water. There are several types of corrosion that can occur in the presence of salt water and if you leave it in your chiller it might cause leaks or damage to your pump. This is just my "no pump owning" thoughts.

Sean

[Push Eject]

Good thoughts, Hagerty. I have yet to use salt in there. Just using ice.

Push E.

[Bugeater]

I use salt in mine and do rinse thoroughly afterwards.

Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company