Hi, I want to share one tip. After draining, I place the plate chiller in an air circulation oven at between 50 and 80 degrees Celsius, with the openings in upward position for 3 to 8 hours depending on the temperature to prevent it from corroding. It then completely dries at the inside and I can store it safely for a next brew day.
@@TheHomebrewChallenge Do you ever dry out the plate chiller (in the oven?) After brewing yesterday, I ran a CIP with PBW for an hour, followed by water for an hour (both at 130°). There is still some water in the chiller, wondering about the best way to get it out. Thanks!
I’ve since been using an immersion chiller as it’s just so easy to clean. But the plate chiller is nice with a pump as it stays out of the beer and doesn’t need stirring.
Hi, I want to share one tip. After draining, I place the plate chiller in an air circulation oven at between 50 and 80 degrees Celsius, with the openings in upward position for 3 to 8 hours depending on the temperature to prevent it from corroding. It then completely dries at the inside and I can store it safely for a next brew day.
Frank van der Bilt good tip. Beats my method of just leaving it propped up on its side to drain.
Great tips. Thanks for taking the time.
What a crazy setup compared to your current CHS
Yeah. Retro content right there 😂
@@TheHomebrewChallenge Do you ever dry out the plate chiller (in the oven?) After brewing yesterday, I ran a CIP with PBW for an hour, followed by water for an hour (both at 130°). There is still some water in the chiller, wondering about the best way to get it out. Thanks!
I haven’t but I’ve heard the oven trick is a good way to go.
Where’s the standards links to products mentioned?
How fast can you get your wort chilled down ?
Dumb question: do you only need one pump? Not one to get cold water to the chiller and another to get wort out of the kettle?
I presume most people would use the water from a pressurised system, like your garden tap, so no pump needed.
Hello, which chiller do you prefer, plate chiller or imersion chiller?
I’ve since been using an immersion chiller as it’s just so easy to clean. But the plate chiller is nice with a pump as it stays out of the beer and doesn’t need stirring.
Why are they called plate chillers and not a radiator, which is what it really is ?
ive got a tip: dont use them...buy a hydra immersion chiller... boiling to 65F in 3 min.