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Commercial Glycol Chiller

Estimated Lead Time: 3–4 Weeks

2 Ton: 12,000 BTU/hr @ 28°F
5 Ton: 30,000 BTU/hr @ 28°F
1 Year Warranty Included
Proudly Made in the USA
Outdoor Rated & Pad Mount Ready

For orders outside of the continental US, please call us at 1-865-214-6509 or email us at support@penguinchillers.com.

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About This Product:

Our Commercial Glycol Chillers are built for demanding brewing and process cooling applications that require dependable low-temperature performance, durable construction, and commercial-grade reliability. Available in 2 Ton and 5 Ton models, these outdoor-rated units are built on a 304 stainless steel frame, feature a built-in reservoir, and are pad mount ready for commercial installations. These chillers are ideal for maintaining fermentation temperatures and handling crash cooling in brewing environments.

*Please note: the product photo shown in this listing is our 5 Ton Commercial Glycol Chiller. The 2 Ton model will appear slightly different with a smaller compressor on top of the unit.*

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Specifications

2 Ton

5 Ton

Cooling Capacity

12,000 BTU/hr @ 28°F

30,000 BTU/hr @ 28°F

Reservoir

30 Gallon Reservoir (holds 22 gallons)

Connections

1″ FPT

Voltage

208–240V

Amps

17.7A

35.6A

Phase

Single Phase

Dimensions (W × D × H)

34.5″W × 37″D × 63″H

34.5″W × 37″D × 71″H

Weight

256 lbs

393 lbs

Frame / Tank Enclosure

304 Stainless Steel

Installation Type

Outdoor Rated / Pad Mount Ready

Warranty

1 Year Product Warranty

Glycol Mix Recommendations

Recommended Glycol Ratio

We recommend using a 35% – 40% glycol to water mix due to the ease of calculating the mix ratio and the operating buffer it provides.
Depending on your application, desired operating temperature, and required freeze protection, you may use another water-to-glycol ratio if needed.
For many brewing applications, a 35% to 40% glycol mix is standard practice.

Mixing Example

1 gallon of glycol + 1.75 gallons of water = 36.3% glycol mix
1.75 gallons of liquid also equals 7 quarts, 14 pints, or 28 cups.

Brewing & Application Notes

These chillers are ideal for maintaining fermentation temperatures and for crash cooling.
They are not recommended for dropping wort directly from boiling temperatures.
A common practice is to use a 2-stage system where the chiller pre-cools the water, which then cools the boiling wort.
Another common method is to use water first to drop temperatures to around 100°F, then switch over to the chiller.
Important: the glycol mixture returning to the chiller should never be allowed to exceed 100°F.

Manufacturer Guidelines

Outdoor rated / pad mount ready: install on a stable, level surface with adequate clearance for airflow and service access.
Always verify your glycol concentration based on your desired operating temperature and freeze protection needs.
Choose your unit size based on the total cooling load of your system and the available electrical service at your installation site.
These units are intended for maintaining low process temperatures and brewing-related cooling applications, not for direct high-heat knockdown from boiling temperatures.

Commercial Glycol Chiller Size Comparison:

Model	BTU/hr @ 28°F	Reservoir	Connections	Electrical	Dimensions	Weight
2 Ton	12,000	30 Gallon (holds 22 gal)	1″ FPT	208–240V / 17.7A / Single Phase	34.5″W × 37″D × 63″H	256 lbs
5 Ton	30,000	30 Gallon (holds 22 gal)	1″ FPT	208–240V / 35.6A / Single Phase	34.5″W × 37″D × 71″H	393 lbs

2 Ton

BTU/hr @ 28°F

12,000

Reservoir

30 Gallon (holds 22 gallons)

Connections

1″ FPT

Electrical

208–240V / 17.7A / Single Phase

Dimensions

34.5″W × 37″D × 63″H

Weight

256 lbs

5 Ton

BTU/hr @ 28°F

30,000

Reservoir

30 Gallon (holds 22 gallons)

Connections

1″ FPT

Electrical

208–240V / 35.6A / Single Phase

Dimensions

34.5″W × 37″D × 71″H

Weight

393 lbs

*Tip: Choose your size based on your total cooling load, target temperature range, and available power requirements.

American Owned and Operated

Penguin Chillers manufactures chillers in Knoxville, Tennessee USA and is an official member of the Made in Tennessee program, recognizing products built locally with verified Tennessee craftsmanship.

Have questions about which commercial glycol chiller is right for your brewing or process cooling setup? We’re here to help.

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