I then attached the tubing to 2 submersible pumps and placed them in the glycol reservoir. ), but im thinking about doing the same for fermenting 10 gallons (2 buckets) at the same time this summer. It totally seems rational to me. It doesnt seem worth the risk for $30,000. Save glycol chiller used to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. I have a cold plate in my freezer that I run Glycol through to cool tap lines. There are no accessories, just like there are NO accessories with the $1000 glycol cooler. Of course, youll have to pay for warranty service and repairs and replacements out of that profit too. In considering potential cons of this particular product, I would like to see the plastic reservoir lid replaced with something more sturdy like stainless, which in addition to being more durable would better hold it in place. I agree. You can view our entire product line on our website at http://www.penguinchillers.com. They sell it too if you want to go that route. Precise digital controls allow you set independent temperatures for two different beers so you can ferment them side-by-side. 
I honestly think when comparing products to homebrewers you should compare to cost of a refurbed beer line chiller, considering how similar they are. Commonly used in commercial breweries, smaller options have become available to homebrewers that seemed to fit exactly what I was looking for. Penguin Chillers is a reputable manufacturer of glycol chillers who recently began making smaller versions for homebrewers that are more affordable than other options. A trash can to hold 3 to 5 gallons of water $15, And now you can cool 3 fermenters and still have room for a few 5 gallon kegs. After a couple of years I tried the freezer with a wood collar to raise the lid. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I succumbed to the voices in my head. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Sign up to be notified when we publish new content! The one thing that surprised me is that I needed a rather powerful (600gph) aquarium pump to get a decent flow. Its telling that Grainfather is starting to market a unit and the price point is going to be around $1,000. When the fermenting beer gets to 1F/0.5C over my set-point, the pump kicks on and recirculates cold glycol solution through the coils submerged in the beer until the temperature drops. Having never used glycol before, this review left more questions than answers. A few solenoids $30. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. On the return, I run the fluid through a radiator with fans on it in an attempt to cool it before dumping back into the reservoir. The cookie is used to store and identify a users' unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The back of the fridge would still be outside the box (necessary for venting the warm air) , but all the cooling would be inside the box. The reality of it is that an adequate profit margin only exists. What about engineering, design, and product development cost? For more recent exchange rates, please use the. I have an SS Brewtech ftss chiller thats in a picnic cooler, but am getting tired of changing the ice :). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Flexibility and expandability for your home brewery. YSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. Accessories for The Stasis are available:CLICK HERE The Stasis solves one of the biggest challenges in brewing great beer at home: precise fermentation temperature control. Also, how do I use this? I think the advantage of a real glycol unit is greater BTUs that aid in cold crashing. more affordable than other options means something different to each of us. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Looking, Walk In Cooler 812, SINGLE PHASE! What is the cost of the bill of materials? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Since you are probably partially cooling your beer before going into your fermenter, an extra hour wont make any difference cooling from 90 degrees to 65 degrees. Can you go into more detail? Within a week of agreeing to the review, I received a well-packed box containing the glycol unit. The Penguin glycol chiller I received is 1/3 horsepower and has the ability to connect to 4 different fermenters at the same time. What seems to be the most popular solution is storing fermenting beer in a chest freezer chamber thats regulated by a temperature controller, which is what Ive done for most of the time Ive been brewing. Finally, I turned the unit on and set the controller to chill the glycol solution. Learn how your comment data is processed. I dont know of any videos doing exactly what I did with the freezer but there are many making DIY chillers and coils to use in your fermenters. I wanted to keep more kegs cool and chill my fermenters at the same time.
I've got a 3 cu ft. chest freezer with ~8 gallon of glycol mixture. Ferment an ale at a steady 68F in one fermenter while you lager at a cool 50F in another. 07819621. I have the 1/2 hp version and couldnt be happier! You can also read product reviews and discussions from actual customers by looking us up on our social media accounts. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Do you have any general thoughts as to the optimum temp differential to maintain a more constant environment? Looking down on the unit, one can see the copper coil attached to the wall of the 1.25 gallon/4.73 liter glycol reservoir. This cookie is set by the provider PayPal to enable the PayPal payment service in the website. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Its the first glycol chiller - ever - to feature internal pumps & thermostats. Also, its American made and their customer service has been great. That will let your fermenter chill slow enough that it wont overshoot before the temperature probe picks up the change. any idea if 3k btu/hr is enough to cool coolant for a 7 gallon ftss? On the homebrew scale, there are myriad options for regulating the temperature of fermenting beer, from simple ice baths to more elaborate systems that resemble commercial setups. Also, the constant cycling of the unit is a bit noisy, though nothing some good brewing music cant cover up. You probably need to slow your glycol flow down to the fermenter, usually with a ball valve. They're ugly and frankly the process of making them looks too dangerous / sketchy for my taste. We do this by scaling down the same glycol chilling technology used by big breweries into a compact, all-in-one temperature control solution designed for homebrewers. ***Discount codes do not apply to this item. Throw in a few plastic valves and misc plastic fittings $20. The Stasis combines features previously seen only in commercial style glycol chillers and integrates them into a compact, all-in-one temperature control system specifically for a homebrewer's budget. All Rights Reserved. Once out of the box, I took inventory of all the pieces to ensure everything was there before proceeding with putting it all together. Press J to jump to the feed.
Not all that helpful, but just commenting to say that a couple months ago ssbrewtech had a 1/5 hp glycol chiller for $850 that would maintain 3 - 7 gal fermenters. You are right. A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Nothing else. Add in some fans for proper circulation and im thinking it should work quite well. I live in Florida so I shaded the AC and added spray foam inside the cooler lid. paypal-offers--view-count-creditone-touch. The freezer would occupy less than 4 sf of floor space. People are complaining that it doesnt include pumps, etc, however all that comes with the SSB unitank or Spike conical when you get the right package. Ive since used it to the control the fermentation temperature of many batches over the last few months and am ready to share my thoughts. This cookie is necessary for the PayPal login-function on the website. Does it keep the water chilled enough for cold crashing? No matter what fermenter(s) you have, The Stasis works with your current homebrew setup. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed. If you bill hourly for the DIY jobs, sure they $300-400 in parts and at least another $100-200 in labor (or swap labor for more custom parts). The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The Penguin Chillers 1/3 horsepower glycol chiller is undeniably more expensive than a chest freezer fermentation chamber, especially considering the additional gear required to make it work properly, though compared to other similarly sized glycol options, the price is reasonable. All of this put together cost half the price of a new equivalent SS Brewtech or Penguin chiller and frankly does a better job than any temp controller bundled (or not) with chillers targeted for homebrewers. Marketing, manufacturing, packaging, shipment and distribution? You mention that this is a cheaper option compared to alternatives. Total cost is most likely $375 to $475 which includes everything. In the time Ive been using the Penguin glycol chiller, its done exactly what its intended to dokeep my fermenting beer at my desired temperature. Questions? The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data. I have a similar glycol chiller and Im trying to dial in the set temp so as not to overshoot the cooling of the fermenting wort. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Company registration number: YouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Also, their quick disconnects are the best! So nobody is going to build these in their garage and sell them at the below the price of mass-market ones. PayPal sets this cookie to enable secure transactions through PayPal. Not even their $41 glycol. You mentioned that you attached it to a coil and put it in your fermenter. Its always easy to be incredulous that some product doesnt exist at an eminently affordable price point until you start doing the math.
Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. But, you can still cold crash down to the temperature of the freezer. (I didnt want the ac condenser exhaust heating up my house) I just ran the glycol lines thru the wall to the fermenters. Set to 36 or 38 degrees F. Fill a trash can or corny keg with water and glycol, a cheap submersible aquarium pump and run a supply and return line outside the freezer. ( $4,500 ), UBC Group Glycol Chiller Extra (1/2 HP) ( $950 ), 6, SS Brewtech FTS Pro Module Temp Controller ( $250 ), Brand New Heat Exchangers (X 2) ( $6,000 ), Power Flame Burner for steam boiler ( $250 ), 21x42 cooler with walk in door ( $24,000 ). Youll find us on Facebook, Instagram, twitter, Youtube and more. They also integrate with the Ss Brewtech FTSs kits and can be paired with Ss brite tanks, chronicals, unitanks and brewbuckets.
Once fermentation is complete, I set the temperature controller to 34F/1C to cold crash and leave it for a day or two before packaging like normal.
PayPal sets this cookie to enable the PayPal payment service in the website. I think the price should be included in reviews. One of the guys in my brew club uses one of the super small chest freezers, and has it filled with antifreeze and has a pump system set to his SS Brewtech conical that has the coil in it. MoreBeer!
https://rapidswholesale.com/3-gal-glycol-unit-1-3-hp-120v.html. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. All for a few hundred dollars. Feedback? Simultaneously cold crash an IPA below 36F while fermenting a saison at 78F. Brewers Hardware Williams Brewing The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The JSESSIONID cookie is used by New Relic to store a session identifier so that New Relic can monitor session counts for an application. After attaching the barb fittings to the reservoir lid, I secured tubing onto the barbs as instructed. I have all the core equipment I need to brew decent beer but the one thing I'm missing is a cooling system for my unitank. View our Catalyst Fermenter and learn more about the leading conical fermenter for homebrewing! Brlosophy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and other affiliated sites. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Friends have used several competitors versions and are always complaining but Penguins have been perfect. It just takes longer to get there. Essential Virtual Resources for the Brewing Industry. Certainly first world problems but I'm trying to figure out ways where I can maintain lower temps. It would probably work to cool fermenting beer as long as you did not want to go below about 55 and had it insulated well. Unlike a $1000 chiller.
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Having never used a glycol chiller before, I wasnt sure what to expect and was pleased with how little assembly was actually required. Thanks! Surprised that this purpose specific device, doesnt include pump, tubing, or coils. Brewing Supplies and Ingredients For Sale (74), Real Estate and Investment Opportunities (17), Wanted Filters, Filtration, and Pumps (0), Pro Chiller Dual 15 hp glycol chiller ( $28,000 ), Johnson Thermal 1.5 HP / 10.5k BTU 1ph 220V 10G reservoir ( $4,750 ), Self Contained Keg Cooler / Kegerator ( $7,000 ), 21x20x10 Used Walk In Cooler $28k OBO ( $28,000 ), Chiller for 3-7 bbl brewery.
I honestly think when comparing products to homebrewers you should compare to cost of a refurbed beer line chiller, considering how similar they are. Commonly used in commercial breweries, smaller options have become available to homebrewers that seemed to fit exactly what I was looking for. Penguin Chillers is a reputable manufacturer of glycol chillers who recently began making smaller versions for homebrewers that are more affordable than other options. A trash can to hold 3 to 5 gallons of water $15, And now you can cool 3 fermenters and still have room for a few 5 gallon kegs. After a couple of years I tried the freezer with a wood collar to raise the lid. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I succumbed to the voices in my head. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Sign up to be notified when we publish new content! The one thing that surprised me is that I needed a rather powerful (600gph) aquarium pump to get a decent flow. Its telling that Grainfather is starting to market a unit and the price point is going to be around $1,000. When the fermenting beer gets to 1F/0.5C over my set-point, the pump kicks on and recirculates cold glycol solution through the coils submerged in the beer until the temperature drops. Having never used glycol before, this review left more questions than answers. A few solenoids $30. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. On the return, I run the fluid through a radiator with fans on it in an attempt to cool it before dumping back into the reservoir. The cookie is used to store and identify a users' unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The back of the fridge would still be outside the box (necessary for venting the warm air) , but all the cooling would be inside the box. The reality of it is that an adequate profit margin only exists. What about engineering, design, and product development cost? For more recent exchange rates, please use the. I have an SS Brewtech ftss chiller thats in a picnic cooler, but am getting tired of changing the ice :). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Flexibility and expandability for your home brewery. YSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. Accessories for The Stasis are available:CLICK HERE The Stasis solves one of the biggest challenges in brewing great beer at home: precise fermentation temperature control. Also, how do I use this? I think the advantage of a real glycol unit is greater BTUs that aid in cold crashing. more affordable than other options means something different to each of us. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Looking, Walk In Cooler 812, SINGLE PHASE! What is the cost of the bill of materials? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Since you are probably partially cooling your beer before going into your fermenter, an extra hour wont make any difference cooling from 90 degrees to 65 degrees. Can you go into more detail? Within a week of agreeing to the review, I received a well-packed box containing the glycol unit. The Penguin glycol chiller I received is 1/3 horsepower and has the ability to connect to 4 different fermenters at the same time. What seems to be the most popular solution is storing fermenting beer in a chest freezer chamber thats regulated by a temperature controller, which is what Ive done for most of the time Ive been brewing. Finally, I turned the unit on and set the controller to chill the glycol solution. Learn how your comment data is processed. I dont know of any videos doing exactly what I did with the freezer but there are many making DIY chillers and coils to use in your fermenters. I wanted to keep more kegs cool and chill my fermenters at the same time.
I've got a 3 cu ft. chest freezer with ~8 gallon of glycol mixture. Ferment an ale at a steady 68F in one fermenter while you lager at a cool 50F in another. 07819621. I have the 1/2 hp version and couldnt be happier! You can also read product reviews and discussions from actual customers by looking us up on our social media accounts. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Do you have any general thoughts as to the optimum temp differential to maintain a more constant environment? Looking down on the unit, one can see the copper coil attached to the wall of the 1.25 gallon/4.73 liter glycol reservoir. This cookie is set by the provider PayPal to enable the PayPal payment service in the website. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Its the first glycol chiller - ever - to feature internal pumps & thermostats. Also, its American made and their customer service has been great. That will let your fermenter chill slow enough that it wont overshoot before the temperature probe picks up the change. any idea if 3k btu/hr is enough to cool coolant for a 7 gallon ftss? On the homebrew scale, there are myriad options for regulating the temperature of fermenting beer, from simple ice baths to more elaborate systems that resemble commercial setups. Also, the constant cycling of the unit is a bit noisy, though nothing some good brewing music cant cover up. You probably need to slow your glycol flow down to the fermenter, usually with a ball valve. They're ugly and frankly the process of making them looks too dangerous / sketchy for my taste. We do this by scaling down the same glycol chilling technology used by big breweries into a compact, all-in-one temperature control solution designed for homebrewers. ***Discount codes do not apply to this item. Throw in a few plastic valves and misc plastic fittings $20. The Stasis combines features previously seen only in commercial style glycol chillers and integrates them into a compact, all-in-one temperature control system specifically for a homebrewer's budget. All Rights Reserved. Once out of the box, I took inventory of all the pieces to ensure everything was there before proceeding with putting it all together. Press J to jump to the feed.
Not all that helpful, but just commenting to say that a couple months ago ssbrewtech had a 1/5 hp glycol chiller for $850 that would maintain 3 - 7 gal fermenters. You are right. A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Nothing else. Add in some fans for proper circulation and im thinking it should work quite well. I live in Florida so I shaded the AC and added spray foam inside the cooler lid. paypal-offers--view-count-creditone-touch. The freezer would occupy less than 4 sf of floor space. People are complaining that it doesnt include pumps, etc, however all that comes with the SSB unitank or Spike conical when you get the right package. Ive since used it to the control the fermentation temperature of many batches over the last few months and am ready to share my thoughts. This cookie is necessary for the PayPal login-function on the website. Does it keep the water chilled enough for cold crashing? No matter what fermenter(s) you have, The Stasis works with your current homebrew setup. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed. If you bill hourly for the DIY jobs, sure they $300-400 in parts and at least another $100-200 in labor (or swap labor for more custom parts). The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The Penguin Chillers 1/3 horsepower glycol chiller is undeniably more expensive than a chest freezer fermentation chamber, especially considering the additional gear required to make it work properly, though compared to other similarly sized glycol options, the price is reasonable. All of this put together cost half the price of a new equivalent SS Brewtech or Penguin chiller and frankly does a better job than any temp controller bundled (or not) with chillers targeted for homebrewers. Marketing, manufacturing, packaging, shipment and distribution? You mention that this is a cheaper option compared to alternatives. Total cost is most likely $375 to $475 which includes everything. In the time Ive been using the Penguin glycol chiller, its done exactly what its intended to dokeep my fermenting beer at my desired temperature. Questions? The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data. I have a similar glycol chiller and Im trying to dial in the set temp so as not to overshoot the cooling of the fermenting wort. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Company registration number: YouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Also, their quick disconnects are the best! So nobody is going to build these in their garage and sell them at the below the price of mass-market ones. PayPal sets this cookie to enable secure transactions through PayPal. Not even their $41 glycol. You mentioned that you attached it to a coil and put it in your fermenter. Its always easy to be incredulous that some product doesnt exist at an eminently affordable price point until you start doing the math.
Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. But, you can still cold crash down to the temperature of the freezer. (I didnt want the ac condenser exhaust heating up my house) I just ran the glycol lines thru the wall to the fermenters. Set to 36 or 38 degrees F. Fill a trash can or corny keg with water and glycol, a cheap submersible aquarium pump and run a supply and return line outside the freezer. ( $4,500 ), UBC Group Glycol Chiller Extra (1/2 HP) ( $950 ), 6, SS Brewtech FTS Pro Module Temp Controller ( $250 ), Brand New Heat Exchangers (X 2) ( $6,000 ), Power Flame Burner for steam boiler ( $250 ), 21x42 cooler with walk in door ( $24,000 ). Youll find us on Facebook, Instagram, twitter, Youtube and more. They also integrate with the Ss Brewtech FTSs kits and can be paired with Ss brite tanks, chronicals, unitanks and brewbuckets.
Once fermentation is complete, I set the temperature controller to 34F/1C to cold crash and leave it for a day or two before packaging like normal.
PayPal sets this cookie to enable the PayPal payment service in the website. I think the price should be included in reviews. One of the guys in my brew club uses one of the super small chest freezers, and has it filled with antifreeze and has a pump system set to his SS Brewtech conical that has the coil in it. MoreBeer!
https://rapidswholesale.com/3-gal-glycol-unit-1-3-hp-120v.html. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. All for a few hundred dollars. Feedback? Simultaneously cold crash an IPA below 36F while fermenting a saison at 78F. Brewers Hardware Williams Brewing The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The JSESSIONID cookie is used by New Relic to store a session identifier so that New Relic can monitor session counts for an application. After attaching the barb fittings to the reservoir lid, I secured tubing onto the barbs as instructed. I have all the core equipment I need to brew decent beer but the one thing I'm missing is a cooling system for my unitank. View our Catalyst Fermenter and learn more about the leading conical fermenter for homebrewing! Brlosophy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and other affiliated sites. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Friends have used several competitors versions and are always complaining but Penguins have been perfect. It just takes longer to get there. Essential Virtual Resources for the Brewing Industry. Certainly first world problems but I'm trying to figure out ways where I can maintain lower temps. It would probably work to cool fermenting beer as long as you did not want to go below about 55 and had it insulated well. Unlike a $1000 chiller.
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Having never used a glycol chiller before, I wasnt sure what to expect and was pleased with how little assembly was actually required. Thanks! Surprised that this purpose specific device, doesnt include pump, tubing, or coils. Brewing Supplies and Ingredients For Sale (74), Real Estate and Investment Opportunities (17), Wanted Filters, Filtration, and Pumps (0), Pro Chiller Dual 15 hp glycol chiller ( $28,000 ), Johnson Thermal 1.5 HP / 10.5k BTU 1ph 220V 10G reservoir ( $4,750 ), Self Contained Keg Cooler / Kegerator ( $7,000 ), 21x20x10 Used Walk In Cooler $28k OBO ( $28,000 ), Chiller for 3-7 bbl brewery.