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  • Best way to get glycol to our rooftop chiller

    We just installed a new chiller on the roof of our new location. I was looking for a little help on the best, and easiest, way to somehow get glycol up to the roof to start filling the reservoir? Thanks for any help!

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    CIP pump

    Pump it in through one of the connections in the brewery.
    Phillip Kelm--Palau Brewing Company Manager--

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    • #3
      Thanks for the info!

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      • #4
        As mentioned, pre-diluting your glycol will make it easier to pump.

        How much fluid does your system hold? If your reservoir is 100 Gallons, I'd suggest purchasing at least 50 gallons, or about 50% of your total tank volume. Once you fill the piping, and tank jackets, this should get you pretty close to the 35% concentration most chiller systems require. You can get more accurate and also do some quick calculations on the internal volume of your piping and jackets, etc.

        If you are only needing a few 5 Gallon carboys, it might be easiest to lift these up to the roof and avoid the hassle of setting up a pump and hose. If you need more than 55 gallons, pumping will likely be the best option. And you can definitely pump it into the system via your glycol piping within the brewery.

        Good Luck and I hope this is helpful.

        Jim
        Pro Chiller Systems
        jimvgjr@prorefrigeration.com
        prochiller.com

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        • #5
          it is a 30 gallon reservoir.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by snappyshot View Post
            it is a 30 gallon reservoir.

            3 EA 5 Gallon Carboys should get you pretty close then. good luck!

            Give us a call (or visit our web store) if you're needing any.

            Jim VanderGiessen, CEO
            Pro Chiller Systems
            jimvgjr@prorefrigeration.com
            prochiller.com

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