use of central heating hot water cylinders

[Bridgewater Brewer]

Good morning all

Can I pick your collective brains ?

I was wondering about using a stainless hot water cylinder as a HLT on my new brewery build. Are there issues in using these and does anybody have experience of using these?

My own thoughts are will require dedicated hard wiring ( which can be built in at first fix) but concerns about cleaning, draining, legionella etc. Any thoughts welcome

 

[unclepumble]

Good morning all

Can I pick your collective brains ?

I was wondering about using a stainless hot water cylinder as a HLT on my new brewery build. Are there issues in using these and does anybody have experience of using these?

My own thoughts are will require dedicated hard wiring ( which can be built in at first fix) but concerns about cleaning, draining, legionella etc. Any thoughts welcome

There shouldnt be an issue with using a stainless steel central heating tank.

Legionella, as long as you heat higher than 65deg C and dont have many deadlegs in the system where water can sit 30-50deg, you shouldnt have an issue.

its the storage time of hot water in between brews that will cause issues not when you are using it.

unc

 

[Vossy1]

The only thing that put me off using them when contemplating a bigger system was the price :thumb:

 

[Bridgewater Brewer]

Hi vossy

I do agree about cost but I've just got a virtually new copper tank at 112 l fitted with immersion element from e bay for just under £21. I feel a few days wonderful pottering to create a fan HLT - heaven !

Will. Let you know how I get on but if others have experience please share. A hlt with element for £21 - can't be bad!

Bridgewater

 

[Vossy1]

I do agree about cost but I've just got a virtually new copper tank at 112 l fitted with immersion element from e bay for just under £21. I feel a few days wonderful pottering to create a fan HLT - heaven !

Ah, right ho, I thought you were asking about stainless tanks as per your 1st post.
The copper tank's gotta be worth more than that in scrap, nice buy Is it coated or bare...if bare imagine that copper polished up :mrgreen:

 

[BrewBilly]

Please post pictures of your process, it would be interesting to see.

I agree with Vossy, a polished copper - also makes me green!