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KernelCrush
What height would you want to locate a chilling recirculation (1/2" elbow) port on a boil kettle when using an external chiller? The one retail version I see its located at the same level as the wort out drain.
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philm63
Grandmaster Brewer
Not being an expert on the topic but also just having installed one on my kettle; I placed it very near the top of the kettle so that the discharge opening would be an inch or so below the average wort level. I use mine to recirculate while chilling with the IC, but will be switching to a plate chiller next brew (still setting-up the hoses and connectors).
I've seen recirc fittings located near the bottom and I believe this location would be good for whirlpooling. I noticed I did get a decent whirlpool with my discharge near the top of the wort, but I have to imagine it may be better at the bottom.
If you're planning on recirculating only for chilling, I'd say put it near the top. Some put the fitting in the lid - either way should do the trick.
I've seen recirc fittings located near the bottom and I believe this location would be good for whirlpooling. I noticed I did get a decent whirlpool with my discharge near the top of the wort, but I have to imagine it may be better at the bottom.
If you're planning on recirculating only for chilling, I'd say put it near the top. Some put the fitting in the lid - either way should do the trick.
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KernelCrush
Thanks Phil. I was going to mount it midway from the kettle bottom to my normal post boil volume level. Then you read all kinds of comments on other boards. I do normally whirlpool whole hop but my main effort is towards trying to keep cold break in the kettle for a change.