Plate Chiller - Chillout Mark Iii Vs Beerbelly

[haysie]

I find that when i flush warm oxyper through the plate chiller after use, the oxyper solution comes out green sometimes from the hop resins(i think) which tend to crash out when the temp of the wort drops. I personally don't think they come out as well just flushing it with hot water. Whether this can cause problems, i don't know.

I flush with warm oxyper 50 deg for about 10 mins after brew day and then use this solution to clean my pots anyway.

Q

Thank christ someone else experiences this. My residue isnt green green but similar too a light tea with an oily aroma. I find the best method being boiling water recirculated thru via the pump and urn for a good 5-15 minutes.
I have the MM model, and just another fitting on the barbs, not that hard

 

[matho]

batz,

i know that pat from absolutehomebrew uses one that looks exactly the same.
i have made one that is the same size but have to re hash the outer hose im thinking of replacing it with copper.
mine could drop 25l down to 26c in ten min with tap temp at 22c. i think that ill try to restrict flow a little bit by putting dents in the inner tube.

 

[Batz]

batz,

i know that pat from absolutehomebrew uses one that looks exactly the same.
i have made one that is the same size but have to re hash the outer hose im thinking of replacing it with copper.
mine could drop 25l down to 26c in ten min with tap temp at 22c. i think that ill try to restrict flow a little bit by putting dents in the inner tube.

I know GMK has one as well .

Way over priced @ $190 US I suppose, but they do give a good rave.

Chillus Convolutus Counterflow Chiller
WC90
Uses the same amount of water as our original Chillus Maximus counterflow but chills in half the time. The inner tube is made from 12' of 5/8" convoluted (twisted) copper which continually turbulates the wort as it flows through. The outer tube is made from 7/8" copper. The Convolutus counterflow chiller allows you to pump wort through without having to restrict your pump to slow down flow. Use 1/2" line to connect to wort in and out feeds. The water connections are male and female hose connections.

10 1/4" height by 11" overall diameter (coils themselves are about 6" in diameter)

Price: $190.95 (Product is part of our Free shipping Program, see details)
Weight: 13.00LBS

 

[TidalPete]

I still have an old chillout mk I kicking around with threaded bits, looks much like the beerbelly model. Different, but similar. I upgraded because the chillout III has more surface area and I liked the barbs better.

Before I make a final decision on my plate chiller I would be interested in finding out the total surface area of the 30 plate beerbelly plate chiller for comparison against the MM3 (41400 sq mm)?
And no, to any of you who take exception to this post, I am NOT stirring up a retailer war\debate, I am NOT affiliated with either. All I want is information before I buy.
So if you don't like it , lump it. h34r:

TP

 

[AndrewQLD]

Pete, this what your after? It doesn't have the beerbelly one sorry, but I'm sure he'd tell you if you pm'd him.

I cooled 46 lt wort down to tap water temp in about 15 minutes with the MkIII on the weekend, I love it.

 

[Sully]

I just set mine up this arvo ready for the weekend...

The reason I chose the BB one was so I could stick a thermometer on the outlet side and have more options for fittings.

Shame you can't make it on Sunday to see it action TP.

 

[TidalPete]

Pete, this what your after? It doesn't have the beerbelly one sorry, but I'm sure he'd tell you if you pm'd him.

I cooled 46 lt wort down to tap water temp in about 15 minutes with the MkIII on the weekend, I love it.

Andrew,

Many thanks for your input mate but that is where I got my total surface area for the MM from. Have done the PM thing but was told there was no more information available.
Being a perfectionist of sorts I want the best PC I can get for my budget.

TP

 

[TidalPete]

I just set mine up this arvo ready for the weekend...

The reason I chose the BB one was so I could stick a thermometer on the outlet side and have more options for fittings.

Shame you can't make it on Sunday to see it action TP.

GRRRR! Now you've got me in line for a quickie divorce Brad. :lol:
I'll push harder & let you know ASAP.

TP

 

[Batz]

I'll push harder & let you know ASAP.

TP

Always helps Pete

 

[Sully]

GRRRR! Now you've got me in line for a quickie divorce Brad.
I'll push harder & let you know ASAP.

TP

Who is this Brad you keep referring to??? :blink: Dont worry about it Bob


Cheers

DAN

 

[TidalPete]

Who is this Brad you keep referring to??? Dont worry about it Bob


Cheers

DAN

Always get you & Bradsbrew mixed up for some reason (Dementia?) Freddy. It must be the whiskers? :lol:
Sorry mate. :icon_cheers:

Chappo.

 

[Sully]

Always get you & Bradsbrew mixed up for some reason (Dementia?) Freddy. It must be the whiskers?
Sorry mate.

Chappo.

no worries with me Bill, Brad will be the only offended one...

 

[TidalPete]

no worries with me Bill, Brad will be the only offended one...

PM'ing you Rodney.

TP

 

[Darren]

Before I make a final decision on my plate chiller I would be interested in finding out the total surface area of the 30 plate beerbelly plate chiller for comparison against the MM3 (41400 sq mm)?
And no, to any of you who take exception to this post, I am NOT stirring up a retailer war\debate, I am NOT affiliated with either. All I want is information before I buy.
So if you don't like it , lump it. h34r:

TP

TP,

Well if you go the BB chiller you know already what your after purchase response will be like (especially if you have a problem)<_<

cheers

Darren

 

[Darren]

Just out of interest who uses a CCFC? Like this one

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I bought it from the US long before the retailers on this site even existed, I believe they are the most efficient home brew chiller on the market.

Batz

I have one of those Batz. Works a treat.

cheers

Darren

 

[domonsura]

I'll see what I can find out for you TP, but it might take a day or two to hear back....I've had a look but for some reason I only have info for the non rippled exchangers, which would be significantly different I would imagine.

C'mon Darren. There's no need for that. You'll never have an issue, you've never bought anything.

 

[roger mellie]

I have one of those Batz. Works a treat.

cheers

Darren

thats strange

I thought you no chilled Darren

:lol: :lol:

RM

 

[TidalPete]

I'll see what I can find out for you TP, but it might take a day or two to hear back....I've had a look but for some reason I only have info for the non rippled exchangers, which would be significantly different I would imagine.

Thanks domonsura any information you can give would be of help.

TP

 

[balconybrewer]

Thanks domonsura any information you can give would be of help.

TP

any takers to finalize this discussion.......... was there any specs around on the BB plate chiller??? it looks the goods are any fittings can be installed as opposed to multiple clamps and fittings with the mk111.

dr smurto, do you use pellets??? all users of the mk111 report that pellets arent a porblem but havent hear from bb users.

cheers

 

[hoohaaman]

well i no chill,wasting 100-1000lts of water is just daft

yes I am aware of tfactor