Wayward Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 hey guys, I'm looking to pick up tiny little chiller to use chill filtering my vodka. Alcohol is in a 300L non jacketed tank. I'm thinking an inline chiller on a recirculation cycle or maybe an immersion type. Price is a major concern for us (not a budgeted purchase) Final concern is getting to me in Canada (borders / shipping / duties / etc) Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Thermal Consulting Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Used ones I have are 3 HP either 230/3/60 or 460/3/60. The Canadien outfit I work with in Toronto could ship you one new, my price for a 1 1/2 HP chiller that would do the trick would be $7,000, but that includes the duty to USA, so I assume it would be a bit less. Looks like you will need to look for something that size on your side of the border that is 50Hz. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Mike, Thanks for the reply, I tried to PM you but the forum says you can't accept any more messages. Can you recommend a more economical option? I'd be willing to take on a lot of inconvenience to drop that price significantly. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Thermal Consulting Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 That all depends how long you have timewise to do the cold filtering. You are going to lose 1/2 the capacity (HP) to get the glycol cold enough for the filtration. I have never sold a chiller less that 3 HP for cold filtering, but realistically even if you took a large amount of coil inside a large freezer, I bet it would cost you thousands just for the metal. I have some smaller units coming out over the winter, but I doubt any would be much less than $3 or 4K. I can get a 115/1/60 small chiller out of Buffalo, but that is over $4K. If I find anything smaller, I'll post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrEwing Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Iam trying chill filtering - What type of filters are used. Recommendations are appreciteds - Brand and where to purchase. Dick G (703) 408-2776 or galinc@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Why don't you look at brewing suppliers for a plate chiller? Or eBay. Plate chillers to require attentive cleaning, but they work very well for small batches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agporte Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 If you're looking very small: http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/glycol-pid-MMPP4301-EP.html With a brazed plate chiller: http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/shirron-plate-chiller.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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