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Edit in Desk ↗Glycol chiller won't hold setpoint — compressor short-cycling
Awaiting Sparesmarcus.whelan@bantambarrel.demo · 2026-08-13 11:33:30 · ISS-QC-0015
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Glycol Chiller
serial GC-2016-04 · MACH-0005
DisciplineCellar
PriorityHigh
Spares statusOrdered
Last updated2026-08-14 23:33
Description
Glycol loop temperature swings ±4°F instead of holding ±1°F, compressor short-cycling every 6–8 minutes. FV1 (Roost) and FV6 (Nesting) cooling are both riding warmer than setpoint during active fermentation. Brewhouse holding off on the next lager pitch until it's fixed.
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Currently: Waiting2 entries- MWmarcus.whelanWaitingAug 14 · 11:33 PM
Replacement contactor on order. Cellar team briefed to watch FV1/FV6 temps closely in the meantime.
- MWmarcus.whelanDiagnosedAug 13 · 01:33 PM
Compressor contactor is chattering under load — points at the contactor, not the refrigerant charge.
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