MCED BEF‑02 Glycol Chiller + Temperature Control Kit (glycol)

Compact Refrigeration for Fermentation & Cold Crashing

Built in Canada and trusted by thousands of brewers across North America, the MCED BEF‑02 is a high-performance glycol chiller designed specifically for fermentation temperature control and cold crashing. With a built-in pump and glycol reservoir, it delivers reliable chilling in a compact, plug-and-play format — no hardwiring or external plumbing required.

Whether you're maintaining stable fermentation temps or dropping a finished batch to near freezing, the BFE‑02 offers clean, consistent results with fast and simple setup.

Note: This product now can ship via standard courier.

BEF-02 Data Sheet

Engineered For

• Craft breweries & pilot systems


• Wineries & cideries


• Kombucha and functional beverage producers

Design Highlights

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  Compact footprint fits easily beside fermenters or beneath work surfaces


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  Integrated reservoir and circulation pump — no external tank or plumbing required


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  Quick-disconnect water fittings for fast setup and teardown


• Environmentally friendly R513a refrigerant


• Durable, field-serviceable construction


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  Made in Canada, with over 5,000 systems in operation

BEF‑02 Technical Specifications

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  Cooling Capacity: 2,750 BTU/hr


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  Compressor: 1/3 HP


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  Reservoir Size: 4.5 gal (US)


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  Pump: Built-in circulation pump


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  Refrigerant: R513a


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  Voltage: 120V / 8A


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  Plug: NEMA 5‑15P (standard wall outlet)


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  Weight: 61 lb


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  Dimensions: 20″ (W) × 20″ (D) × 16.5″ (H)

Performance

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  Cools fermenters up to: 1,000 L or up to 4 1BBL (150L) fermenters


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  Chilling power: Can bring 1,000 L of liquid to 0°C in 24 hours

Applications

• Fermentation temperature control


• Cold crashing and conditioning


• Lagering


• Kombucha, wine, and cider fermentation

Service Manual

How to set up a glycol chiller with a Unitank