Do I need a pump for counterflow chiller?
Don’t need a pump, the tubing is long enough that it goes from boiling to pitchable temperature as it drains. I go straight from the kettle through the CFC into the fermenter.
How often should a heat exchanger be cleaned?
every one to three years
Typically, heat exchangers are cleaned every one to three years, depending on the type, size, and service. Keeping heat exchangers free of buildup from sediment, hard water deposits, chemicals, and solids via thorough and proper cleaning improves operational efficiency, and extends the exchanger lifecycle.
How to DIY counter flow wort chiller?
Expand the two part D adapters by drilling out the 3/8” (10 mm) side,using the 13/32” (10.319 mm) bit.
Which wort chiller is best for You?
Exchilerator Counter Flow Wort Chiller. Exchilerator’s counterflow chiller is all about cooling wort quickly and efficiently.
Do I truly need a wort chiller?
Do you really need a wort chiller? And does that mean can leave the wort to cool overnight? A wort chiller is not an absolutely essential piece of equipment for homebrewing, however, it is highly recommended if you do not have the capacity to cool the pot that contains the wort in an ice bath. Allowing the wort to cool slowly increases the risk
How to clean a wort chiller?
step 1: Flush your wort chiller with a caustic solution (2.5%) for 5 minutes at 140-160°F (60-70°C) one direction, then 5 minutes another direction. step 2: repeat step 1 until the liquid runs clean of any organic particles. step 3: Soak in a cleaning solution for 3-4 hours. Step 5: (before use) rinse with hot water to sanitize the wort tube.