Northern Brewer Stainless Steel Counterflow Wort Chiller
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My plate chiller was impossible to clean properly (especially after some hop bomb brewing), so I bought this. Despite the counterflow's small diameter, the wort flow is directed straight into the coil - There are no nooks or crannies where hops or trub can get stuck. That said, I'm a stickler for cleanliness and don't allow anything in my brewery to dry out. I run a PBW solution through it and then rinse it with a pump.
It isn't a long and winding road. It's nothing more than a straight pipe.
You'll need a female-identified person to help you out. to- hose fitting for females My copy came from Amazon.
The wort flows through a 3/8" OD "inner" tubing that is contained within a 5/8" OD "outer" tubing.
Selected User Reviews For Northern Brewer Stainless Steel Counterflow Wort Chiller
The performance lasted 20 minutes, as shown in the photo. During this test, the pump was not throttled, and recirculation was accomplished using a whirlpool arm.
Gravity will take over and the coils will begin to separate slightly, depending on how you mount this coil. To solve the problem, I used zip ties. The fact that both garden hose connections are male is also a problem! This is a serious design flaw! A male to female garden hose connection is available at your local orange, blue, red, or green home center - This is an important detail that should not be overlooked.
This is a very high-quality item at an affordable price; it is not as fast as a plate chiller, but it is adequate. It matches my Brewtolls B40 perfectly, and it's a little longer and more efficient than theirs.
This is a fantastic chiller. I was astounded at how quickly the temperature plummeted. The fact that it's all male fittings caused a minor snag because it required a trip to the hardware store during the COVID shutdown, which would not have been a problem otherwise. It's simple to clean and operate, and it's performed admirably on several batches thus far.
Another CFC with a copper coil inside a heavy-duty hose had to be replaced. A stainless steel version was what I was looking for. Although the smaller 3/8 OD tubing is theoretically better than the larger 1/2 OD tubing in terms of contact area, it does restrict flow. When you recirculate water back into your kettle for whirlpool, the flow rate appears to be slowed. I like how small it is overall and how easy it is to clean. br>If you're connecting a water hose for cold water, you'll need a female-to-male adapter. female adapter for connecting the hose's make end to the CFC's male.
final hop additions and pooling All of that is no longer a problem thanks to the SS Counter Flow Chiller.
I'll be using it soon because it's well made and the threaded connections are clean and free of burrs. If necessary, I will update the review.
It's both functional and attractive. From flameout to 75 degrees, it takes me about 20 minutes on average.
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