Hey all, I've spent hours/days trying to take bits and pieces of information from a number of posts on here, which have been beyond helpful. I'm still unsure about a few things and may need somebody to "explain like I'm 5 years old" to me. I am ready to order and setup my glycol system. I have a 3.5bbl brewhouse with 2x 7bbl fermenters and a 7bbl brite. My current building would allow 2 more 7bbl tanks at most, so expansion wont go past that until we build a new facility. I won't need to support much more than that for a few years. Online calculators show me that I need 5145 BTU/hr with 3 tanks and 6265 BTU/hr with the 5 tanks. So far 2 Chillers have been recommended to me:
Advantage Engineering BC-1A, 1hp compressor, 1/2hp Process Pump, 5606 BTU/hr for $4660.
Pro Chiller Pro 3/4HP Chill 8 Flow Series, 5800 BTU/hr for $4000
http://prochiller.com/chillers/#d36ac916d67d02a46
I've seen some people using Foxx chillers like this one: https://foxxequipment.com/product/gl...-34-hp-pr-7949
Is there any reason that unit wouldn't be able to handle my tanks needs? Would I need to purchase an extra pump or things to make it work?
Sorry to sound so basic, I've never worked with Glycol before and it's completely new to me. I appreciate any information you can share, pictures, anything!
Cheers!
Advantage Engineering BC-1A, 1hp compressor, 1/2hp Process Pump, 5606 BTU/hr for $4660.
Pro Chiller Pro 3/4HP Chill 8 Flow Series, 5800 BTU/hr for $4000
http://prochiller.com/chillers/#d36ac916d67d02a46
I've seen some people using Foxx chillers like this one: https://foxxequipment.com/product/gl...-34-hp-pr-7949
Is there any reason that unit wouldn't be able to handle my tanks needs? Would I need to purchase an extra pump or things to make it work?
Sorry to sound so basic, I've never worked with Glycol before and it's completely new to me. I appreciate any information you can share, pictures, anything!
Cheers!
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