tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post2704284640644274402..comments2023-09-11T06:49:59.891-07:00Comments on The Not So Professional Beer Blog: Make Your Own Wort ChillerThe Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-38743110630454527112020-05-28T16:26:05.456-07:002020-05-28T16:26:05.456-07:00If you click the image, the wrapping on the packag...If you click the image, the wrapping on the package says "3/8 OD".Gunderstormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964006382187921539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-73998742202787022312016-11-27T22:12:03.662-08:002016-11-27T22:12:03.662-08:00I got one already made for $50.00 from Homebrew Su...I got one already made for $50.00 from Homebrew Supplies. Nice tutorial though.Click here for Real Estate Horseshoe Bay Servicehttp://www.lake-lbj-homes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-58699064411366513992016-08-01T08:16:13.856-07:002016-08-01T08:16:13.856-07:00I realize this is an old thread, but it still pops...I realize this is an old thread, but it still pops up on google -- ice is fine for cooling the water, but an alternative is a short (3 foot) length of finned baseboard radiator. It's also copper, and works extremely well for removing heat from whatever is passing through it. Less water usage, just aim a fan at it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730187475984157424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-80791517739459230412015-10-03T06:43:48.096-07:002015-10-03T06:43:48.096-07:00That's a good question. Honestly, I don't ...That's a good question. Honestly, I don't remember.The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-83967067215001179422015-09-23T16:04:40.590-07:002015-09-23T16:04:40.590-07:00Nicely done. I was wondering is the copper 3/8 ID...Nicely done. I was wondering is the copper 3/8 ID or 3/8 OD. I see both at Home Depot?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-92194991847633080382014-01-04T15:00:16.978-08:002014-01-04T15:00:16.978-08:00If you ran the wort through the heat exchanger you...If you ran the wort through the heat exchanger you can use ice packs in a cold water bath, and cut down the amount of water used . May need two or three passess through the coil and some reengineering <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-79943303459799592792013-06-08T12:53:51.777-07:002013-06-08T12:53:51.777-07:001/4 tubing is more efficient in terms of water usa...1/4 tubing is more efficient in terms of water usage, but it takes forever to cool. I made a chiller a little while ago using multiple 1/4 tubes in parallel to strike a balance between chill time and water usage. See my post about it here:<br />http://lifefermented.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/diy-immersion-chiller-the-hydra/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-66931691452956863962013-02-23T12:51:40.823-08:002013-02-23T12:51:40.823-08:00Adam, I originally rigged mine to attach to my kit...Adam, I originally rigged mine to attach to my kitchen faucet. In the end, the garden hose was more convenient. You should be able to find an adapter at a hardware store that will connect the faucet to the chiller. Good luck!The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-69644087825967596312013-02-21T21:51:09.057-08:002013-02-21T21:51:09.057-08:00I would love to build one of these, however I do n...I would love to build one of these, however I do not have a reliable garden hose (the water pressure at my house is very temperamental and it seems our landlord is unlikely to fix it) therefore I am looking at attaching it to the kitchen faucet. It doesn't seem like anything will screw onto it like some pictures of other peoples set ups I have seen. Has anyone else had this issue/have any ideas of how I could go about securely attaching it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116145940675076656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-58064886781398229332013-02-06T18:11:51.818-08:002013-02-06T18:11:51.818-08:00I’ve tried creating my own chiller when I was in h...I’ve tried creating my own chiller when I was in high school. Now I am trying to make a dehumidifier for another school project.Matilda Wagstaffhttp://www.ausclimate.com.au/products.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-17868167807945889702012-11-19T12:24:40.584-08:002012-11-19T12:24:40.584-08:00I save the water into buckets and then use it to s...I save the water into buckets and then use it to start a load of laundry in the washing machine. That's another way to reuse the waterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-42960162092642555092012-09-12T18:06:58.083-07:002012-09-12T18:06:58.083-07:00if you live in an area where you have to save wate...if you live in an area where you have to save water use a fish pond pump to recirculate water. fill your sink with 2 bags of ice and fill it with water. run the pond pump out of the sink. you could probably use the same water to sanitize if you pumped it into a bucket or used that basin to sanitize.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-25801869106923507382012-02-03T16:08:04.569-08:002012-02-03T16:08:04.569-08:00DIAL MaxCool 5000 Evaporative Cooler Pump
Model # ...DIAL MaxCool 5000 Evaporative Cooler Pump<br />Model # 1050 Store SKU # 439983<br /><br />Had plenty of pressure, I had the cooler of ice/water on the kitchen floor and the kettle on the counter top. I might modify the the pump and lengthen the motor shaft to keep away from the moisture. I put a zippered plastic bag over it to keep out any splashing water. It was the cheapest pump they had so if it lasts long enough to get me into an all grain set up I'm happy. My biggest waste of water is the 5+ gallons of Star San I mix up and since I tend to brew about every 3-4 weeks I play it safe and make a fresh batch of sanitizer each time. I'm not sure how to get around this except brewing more frequently so I waste less water... hummmmmm<br /><br />Hope it help helps.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718789010227322599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-90780162195575062742012-01-27T18:10:49.663-08:002012-01-27T18:10:49.663-08:00Thanks for sharing John (and for reading). Making ...Thanks for sharing John (and for reading). Making beer takes a lot of water. That has been my biggest pet peeve about brewing. Normally, using my immersion chiller in the summer hasn't been too wasteful because I water my plants with the outflow from the chiller. In the winter, I've collected it in buckets and used it to clean my equipment after my brewing session. Still it seems I waste some water. I love your idea and would like to try it. Can I get one of those pumps at Home Depot? Do you mind giving me the name or model number? Does that provide enough pressure to push the water back through the chiller? Thanks!The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-24702658914913115032012-01-23T16:08:55.112-08:002012-01-23T16:08:55.112-08:00Phoenix guy here... Tried out my re-circulating im...Phoenix guy here... Tried out my re-circulating immersion chiller last night and it worked great! 210 to 80 in less than 20 minutes using only 1/2 gal of water and a block of ice. The ice block melted down to noting towards the end, might try freezing some one gal milk jugs of water, will poke some holes in the lower part of the jug and run the warm outlet of the chiller into the top of the jug. Will save a trip to Circle K and $2.29. When I added the rest of the water to the wort it came down to 72F. The yeast was pitched within 25 minutes. This set up is perfect for the 5 gal extract batches. I'm not sure how it will work on a larger all grain batch but it will do the job for now and in the summer when its 120 out.<br /><br />I had time to look more at your blog and like what I see and going to sign up to be a member.<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-70046564332917271472012-01-22T09:21:43.072-08:002012-01-22T09:21:43.072-08:00I live in phoenix and living in the desert the tho...I live in phoenix and living in the desert the thought of 25 minutes good water to cool wort is wasted water. Also the tap water in the summer is close to 90+ degrees. Also As a frugal beginner with limited supplies and budget, rapid wort cooling is somewhat of a challenge to me. So I came up with a way to recirculate the water through the immersion chiller over ice. At the most I will use about a gallon of cold water from the fridge and a block of ice. I will use a evap cooler pump($14), immersion chiller as described above($40) and an old cooler($0). I will put the block of ice in the cooler on its side and put enough cold water to prime the pump and let the water coming out of the chiller fall on the block of ice. I Have not put it together yet but i will try it on today's batch of NWB chocolate milk stout. The only issue I foresee is how long will that block of ice last, might get 2...<br /><br />Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-8685827318704508532011-12-18T15:52:57.577-08:002011-12-18T15:52:57.577-08:001/4 will work just as well but anything over 3/8 y...1/4 will work just as well but anything over 3/8 you start wasting a lot of water (only what touches the pipe pulls heat)<br />Great guide though, saves tons over buying one and you get to feel good you made it yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-15143435423726804142011-08-28T02:23:31.382-07:002011-08-28T02:23:31.382-07:00Thanks for the instructions and visuals. I made on...Thanks for the instructions and visuals. I made one today and it turned out great. cheers, ™Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-56472277359714453472011-05-05T22:21:47.092-07:002011-05-05T22:21:47.092-07:00Thanks for reading Nitheesh. I really appreciate t...Thanks for reading Nitheesh. I really appreciate the nice feedback!The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-48571697008079989452011-05-05T21:00:42.072-07:002011-05-05T21:00:42.072-07:00Hey, nice site you have here! Keep up the excellen...Hey, nice site you have here! Keep up the excellent work!<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">Chillers</a>Nitheeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968520154734745159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-9322065915686071562011-03-27T15:35:48.141-07:002011-03-27T15:35:48.141-07:00Thanks for the note KB. So glad it worked out for...Thanks for the note KB. So glad it worked out for you! This is the most read post on my blog but no one ever told me if they made one. Glad to know it was helpful! Good luck with your brewing!The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-5740228406280446892011-03-26T19:26:53.094-07:002011-03-26T19:26:53.094-07:00Thanks for the great instructions. Just as easy as...Thanks for the great instructions. Just as easy as you said, maybe easier. I used 1/2 in. tubing and though it was a little harder to bend, in the end, it worked like a charm.kbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14341180646020881903noreply@blogger.com