Brewzilla Steam Condenser - Wow!

peterpiper said:

Getting rid of DMS, seems the usual argument for a traditional 90 minute boil, vs just 60 min (rather than hop utilisation). But I've now switched to 60min open boils, with a 4 - 5L boil off, without noticing any final difference.

I can't imagine, how just a 900ml boil off would allow all unwanted volatiles to escape (even if an opeen boil).
But, if the choice is between a small boil off, and not brewing, the answer is obvious.

If I was limited to a 900ml boil off, using 300W for the boil. I'd go for a tiny extractor, which could be battery powered PC fan with 50/75mm ducting going out the window, rather than a condenser setup.

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Frisp said:

Folks I have done a lot of experimenting with this condensor hood now.

1) Its still. gamechanger
2) at 45% power and aiming for 102C using the brewzilla bilt in tem sensor its around 1L/ hr boiloff . but frankly its barely a boil at that.
3) at 55% power and aiming for 104C using the BZ built in sensor the boil is very vigorous and boil off rate is 3.45L/ hr
4) no steam in greenhouse
5) no brewing smell to piss off SWMBO

Downside is that im fighting a losing battle using the Kegland CF Chiller.

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Frisp said:

I think its setup. Cant quite get the flow right for optimal cooling.
And other prob is cause i cant whirlpool without a load of steam in the greenhouse. Yhe pump keeps blocking wi hops

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Jiffy176 said:

Are you using the plate that goes underneath the false bottom. Can't remember what kegland called it but it basically stops the wort going straight down the recic hole?

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Frisp said:

I also need to sort out a shelf for the IC as it currently balances precariously on top of the hood. That makes it a pain re workflow. Too much faffing for me. If it has its place with custom water / wort connections it will make for a better brewday

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