MCED BEF‑100 Glycol Chiller – 8,179 BTU/hr Fermentation Cooling with Chiller Watch™ Compatibility

Industrial-Grade Fermentation Cooling with Optional Remote Monitoring

The MCED BEF‑100 is a full-sized, high-output glycol chiller designed for professional beverage producers managing large fermentation volumes or multiple vessels. Powered by a 1 HP compressor and delivering 8,179 BTU/hr of cooling, it’s ideal for fermentation temperature control, cold crashing, and conditioning on a commercial scale.

The BEF‑100 runs on 220V power and includes a 17-gallon glycol reservoir with one built-in circulation pump (a second pump is optional). It’s compatible with Chiller Watch™ remote monitoring technology, allowing you to upgrade to full system visibility and remote alerts when needed.

Note: This product ships via LTL freight and does not qualify for standard shipping rates when ordered alone.


BEF-100 Data Sheet
See full specifications  under the Technical Details tab.

Description
Technical Details

Engineered For

  • Commercial breweries and cellar operations
  • Cideries, wineries, and kombucha producers
  • Multi-vessel fermentation banks
  • High-volume cold-side chilling requirements

Design Highlights

  • Powerful 1 HP compressor with 8,179 BTU/hr chilling capacity
  • Compatible with Chiller Watch™ technology for remote diagnostics
  • 17-gallon glycol reservoir for thermal buffering and peak demand
  • Includes one built-in circulation pump (second optional)
  • Operates on 220V with a NEMA 6‑20P plug
  • Built in Canada with field-serviceable commercial components

BEF‑100 Technical Specifications

  • Cooling Capacity: 8,179 BTU/hr (at 90°F evaporator temp)
  • Compressor: 1 HP
  • Reservoir Volume: 17 gal (US)
  • Pump: 1 built-in circulation pump (second optional)
  • Pump Flow Rate: 50 GPH
  • Voltage: 220V / 60Hz
  • Plug: NEMA 6‑20P
  • Running Amps: 11.8 A
  • Min Circuit Ampacity: 9.6 A
  • Max Circuit Fuse: 20 A
  • Refrigerant: R513a (18 oz charge)
  • Operating Pressure: 18 psi (low), 135 psi (high)
  • Weight: 130 lb
  • Dimensions: 27.25″ (W) × 23.5″ (D) × 30.0″ (H)

Applications

  • Fermentation temperature control
  • Cold crashing and stabilization
  • Large tank or multi-zone fermenter chilling
  • High-throughput beverage production

Shipping Notes


This unit ships via LTL freight only and is not eligible for standard shipping rates when ordered individually.


When added to a system order, it can ship on the same pallet at no additional freight cost.


Please contact us for a freight quote before placing a standalone order.