filter on a plate chiller rig

[timmi9191]

Any one got a filter system set up to stop any junk entering the plate chiller?

I just flushed mine and could not believe the amount of build up in there. I run the wort through the hop spider as it enters the kettle. I use a hop spider for hops. So in theory there should be very minimal bits and pieces, but that theory is out the window!!

 

[TidalPete]

CraftBrewer hop sock + standard pickup tube on your kettle outlet.

 

[razz]

http://www.brewershardware.com/FILTER1.html
I use one of these filters timmi, it collects a lot of hops prior to the wort hitting the plate chiller.

 

[Fat Bastard]

No filter here. Just a half arsed whirlpool and a proper post use flush, cleaning and re-flush afterwards. I don't use a hop sock either. If your cleaning procedure is good, you won't have a problem. Even if it's not, if you fill the chiller with 90+ degree wort and leave it to sit a minute or two before chilling proper you're unlikely to run into dramas.

 

[timmi9191]

i run the wort through the chiller from 20 mins to flame out. so liklihood of an issue is low, but its anothr 1% improvement im looking for.

on your rig fb, wots the stainless cylinder? somethign like that ith some sainless mesh inside would be what im after