Counter flow wort ciller

[bf514921]

So does anyone us one, do they like it, can it double as a herms coil. I was looking at this one http://www.williamsbrewing.com/STAINLES ... P3452.aspx. from Williams brewing. Looks like I could easily fit in my system.

[Matt F]

Lee has a copper one he likes and uses for his HERMS.

[bf514921]

That's cool I was thinking of doing the same thing already have pumps and other goodies plus with this I don't have to worry about my immersion coil

[DrPaulsen]

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/33275630@ ... 224465695/

I love using my CFC as a heat-exchanger for heating (mash) or cooling (post-boil). Do not try this with a plate chiller. The tube-in-a-tube style is damn near impossible to clog, which is very important when you're pushing grain chunks through it at the beginning of the mash.

[bf514921]

That's is exactly why I avoided the plate filler, and went tube in tube. Easier to clean and less likely to clog.
Do you have any issues with it being mounted sideways and cleaning?

[DrPaulsen]

No. Post-boil I pump water to rinse then recirculate PBW or Oxy for 20 mins. I mounted the CFC with clamps so I could pick it up to drain. You need to rock it in a circular motion about 8 times to get all the water out. Once it's mostly empty, I put bits of paper towel in the openings so the water can evaporate but bugs won't get in. I do this last step for all the ports on my kettles, pumps, etc. It has made a significant improvement in the cleanliness of my equipment.

[bf514921]

That's a good idea for keeping bugs out, luckily there are not to many bugs in my basement, I did order one, so more shiny stainless coming for me. I really like the dual action heat cool and not having to put my immersion chiller in my kettel

[czubak]

I have been thinking about this as well while day dreaming about what I would change about my current system. Likely won't happen until electric version 2.0

[bf514921]

Once I get it I will post some pics

[bf514921]

if you look at my boil coil thread the stainless counterflow wort chiller is in the picture, i highly recoment this style if you recirculate, with a pump its great.