Honker of a plate chiller

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Swagman
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Honker of a plate chiller

#1 Post by Swagman » Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:49 am

Here a few photo's of the new plate chiller I finally got around to building the fittings for. Its been running static and will get built stationary into my rig later this year. Found this one for sale back east and I had been looking for a large size. Its 22 inch's long 5 wide and 5 thick. Has been working very well and no problems cleaning. Just a back flush and PBW every brew or two or when I remember. I can monitor temp on output and has a aeration stone at output. Tri's are easy to remove for cleaning and don't leak.

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Re: Honker of a plate chiller

#2 Post by klickcue » Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:47 am

Looks great Martin. That is a nice plate chiller :D
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Re: Honker of a plate chiller

#3 Post by Jensen » Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:58 pm

Swagman that is gorgeous! That would make me want to go plate! I have always been a little scared of them-- but seeing one that big just seems right.
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Re: Honker of a plate chiller

#4 Post by Blktre » Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:31 pm

Can your old ass even pick that thing up?
Just teasing. Sweet as usual the stuff coming out of the shed.
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Re: Honker of a plate chiller

#5 Post by jbame » Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:52 pm

I instaled one about that size at work last year it is heavy. looks good! bet it works with as little water as a person can use and quick. looking forward to meeting you swag Jack!

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