One pump included. Need more?
The chiller includes one circulation pump. For fermenters at different temperatures, set how many you have and we add a pump for each one after the first. Up to 4 fit on the chiller's bath; from 5, the BFT-67 reservoir is added. You can also add the BFT-67 now for room to grow.
- 67 gal insulated reservoir, stainless steel exterior
- Holds up to 10 pumps; the chiller sits on top
- Add it now to grow past 4 fermenters later without changing chillers
- Needed once you have 5 or more fermenters
Optional. Tap to add it now.
Use your own controls, or add our kits.
Pumps and temp control kits are separate. Each kit controls one fermenter: add one for each tank you want our controller on, or none if you run your own. Glycol fluid isn't included; use food-safe propylene glycol only (never ethylene), mixed to about 30% of total system volume.
What the High Capacity Series will cool.
Every model in the series shares the 17 gal water bath cabinet, Chiller Watch and a 120V plug. The difference is BTU output and cooling distance. Pick by load and distance, not by model number.
Jacketed conical
Up to 4 fermentersOne pump per fermenter keeps each tank at its own temperature, and the 17 gal bath takes up to 4 pumps. Step up the model for lagers, cold crashes and longer lines: 150 ft on the BEF-04, up to 350 ft on the BEF-075. For an exact pick, use the sizing calculator.
Unitank temp control kit →Jacket or coil
Up to 4 fermentersWorks with any glycol-jacketed or coil-cooled fermenter. Each tank needs its own controller and solenoid valve to call for glycol.
+ BFT-67 reservoir
Up to 10 fermentersEvery High Capacity model sits on top of the BFT-67 reservoir (67 gal bath, up to 10 pumps, 2 chiller decks). Step up to it when you outgrow the 17 gal bath.
See BFT-67 →In the crate.
Same cabinet across the series. Every model shares the 17 gal water bath, Chiller Watch and a 120V NEMA 5-15P plug. What changes is compressor size, BTU output, cooling distance and circuit amperage.
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MCED High Capacity cabinet Compressor, copper evaporator coil, insulated 17 gal water bath and pump deck. Cabinet 27.25" × 23.5" × 30".
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Chiller Watch — built in Digital set point, differential, low-pressure cutout, alarm relay. Remote monitoring: connect to Chiller Watch cloud for status and alarms from anywhere. Standard on every High Capacity model, not a paid add-on.
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Circulation pump One 50 GPH circulation pump with supply and return fittings. Add pump kits in Step 2 to run up to 4 fermenters at separate temperatures.
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Water bath — 17 US gal Insulated reservoir gives you thermal mass — short compressor cycles, stable supply temp even when two fermenters cold-crash together. Fluid not included.
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Power cord · 120V · NEMA 5-15P Plugs into a standard 120V outlet on a 20 or 25A circuit, depending on the model. No electrician, no hardwiring.
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Install & user manual Plumbing diagram, Chiller Watch programming guide, glycol fill instructions, maintenance schedule.
*Glycol fluid not included. Use food-safe propylene glycol only (never ethylene). Mix to ~30% propylene of total fluid volume (17 gal bath + jacket/coil + lines). For a 2-Unitank setup on a BEF-05, plan on ~6 gallons of propylene.
Refrigeration loop. Built for sustained pull-down.
The High Capacity Series is sized for brewers who cool several fermenters at once: a 17 gal bath for thermal mass, up to 4 circulation pumps, and Chiller Watch digital control.
01 · Compressor — 1/2 to 3/4 HP
Compressor size steps up with each model. See Specs by model below for each one's BTU rating, refrigerant and circuit.
02 · Evaporator — copper tube + 17 gal bath
Refrigerant chills the inside of a copper coil submerged in the 17 gal glycol reservoir. Big thermal mass means short compressor cycles and stable supply temp under variable demand.
03 · Pump deck — up to 4 pumps
One 50 GPH pump is included. Add a pump for each fermenter you want at its own temperature, up to 4 on the 17 gal bath.
04 · Chiller Watch — digital + remote-monitorable
Set point + differential + low-pressure cutout + alarm relay. Cloud-connected — see your reservoir temp + alarm status from anywhere. Standard, not a paid add-on.
Specs by model.
3,481 BTU/hr · ambient 90°F
Up to 150 ft of insulated trunk line
1/2 HP
R513a · 17 oz charge
50 GPH per pump · up to 4 pumps
17 US gal · insulated · propylene glycol + water mix (BYO fluid)
120V · 60Hz · 8.5A running · NEMA 5-15P · 20A circuit · 10.5A min ampacity
Chiller Watch built in · cloud-connected
27.25" W × 23.5" D × 30" H · 121 lb dry (1 pump)
From $2,836 CAD
4,440 BTU/hr · ambient 90°F
Up to 280 ft of insulated trunk line
1/2 HP
R513a · 19 oz charge
50 GPH per pump · up to 4 pumps
17 US gal · insulated · propylene glycol + water mix (BYO fluid)
120V · 60Hz · 11.7A running · NEMA 5-15P · 20A circuit · 14.5A min ampacity
Chiller Watch built in · cloud-connected
27.25" W × 23.5" D × 30" H · 132 lb dry (1 pump)
From $3,345 CAD
6,180 BTU/hr · ambient 80°F (MCED rating)
Up to 350 ft of insulated trunk line
3/4 HP
R513 · 17.5 oz charge
50 GPH per pump · up to 4 pumps
17 US gal · insulated · propylene glycol + water mix (BYO fluid)
120V · 60Hz · 13.5A running · NEMA 5-15P · 25A circuit · 14.5A min ampacity
Chiller Watch built in · cloud-connected
27.25" W × 23.5" D × 30" H · 135 lb dry (1 pump)
From $3,927 CAD
Other chillers in the MCED lineup.
Compact (BEF-02/03) for single fermenter or short draught-line. Production (BEF-100/-150) for 5–10 BBL halls. BFT-67 reservoir for centralized multi-fermenter cooling.
MCED Compact Glycol Chiller
BEF-02: 2,750 BTU/hr on a standard 120V outlet, for a single fermenter.
MCED Production Glycol Chiller
BEF-100 and -150: 8,179–12,900 BTU/hr on 220V for bigger cellars.
MCED BFT-67 Glycol Buffer Tank
67 gal glycol reservoir for up to 10 pumps. Pairs with the BEF-04 and larger.
Fermenter Temperature Control Kit (water or glycol)
Controller, thermowell and valves to hold a jacketed fermenter at temperature on tap water or glycol.
About the High Capacity Series.
BEF-04, BEF-05 or BEF-075?+
Pick by BTU load and cooling distance. BEF-04: 3,481 BTU/hr and up to 150 ft of line, the entry point to the series. BEF-05: 4,440 BTU/hr and up to 280 ft, good for ales and the odd lager. BEF-075: 6,180 BTU/hr and up to 350 ft, for regular lagers and cold crashes. All three take up to 4 pumps, one per fermenter. Not sure? Use the sizing calculator.
What's Chiller Watch?+
MCED's built-in digital controller: set point, differential, low-pressure cutout, alarm relay, and cloud-connected remote monitoring. Standard on every High Capacity model, not a paid add-on. Chiller Watch reads the bath temperature; each fermenter still needs its own controller and solenoid (both in the Unitank temp control kit) to read beer temperature and call for glycol.
Do I need extra pumps?+
Yes if you want fermenters at different temperatures, for example one Unitank cold crashing while another ferments. Each pump runs its own loop. One pump is included; add a pump kit in Step 2 for each extra fermenter, up to 4 pumps on the 17 gal bath. If your tanks all sit at the same temperature, one pump can feed several of them.
Can I add a BFT-67 reservoir later?+
Yes. Every High Capacity model sits on top of the BFT-67 (67 gal bath, up to 10 pumps and 2 chiller decks). When you outgrow the 17 gal bath, usually past 4 fermenters or when you run back-to-back lager crashes, the BFT-67 is the upgrade path. See BFT-67 →
Why isn't glycol included?+
Pre-mixed propylene glycol is heavy and hazmat-classed — including it would roughly double the LTL freight cost. Any HVAC supplier carries food-safe propylene glycol at a lower per-gallon price than we could ship it for. Buy food-safe propylene glycol (never ethylene — that's automotive antifreeze and toxic). Mix to ~30% propylene of the total fluid volume — that's the 17 gal bath plus everything held in your fermenter jacket / coil and the connecting lines. For a 2-Unitank setup on a BEF-05, plan on roughly 6 gallons of propylene.
Can I use this with a fermenter that isn't yours?+
Yes. A glycol chiller is a cold reservoir with a pump, so any glycol-jacketed or coil-cooled fermenter works. Skip our temp control kit (it fits our fermenter ports) and bring your own controller, solenoid and plumbing.
Shipping & freight?+
7–14 days from order. Ships LTL palletized with a delivery appointment (residential lift-gate available at checkout). Th
What's the warranty?+
1-year warranty on the refrigeration loop (compressor, evaporator, condenser, pump). Warranty service is direct through MCED Systems — they manufacture the unit and service it. Our role is fulfillment and tech support; for actual refrigeration repairs you'll talk to MCED.
Chiller Watch built in.
Cloud-connected. 17 gal bath.
MCED High Capacity Series — the chiller most pilot operations pick. Manufactured in Canada by MCED. 1-Pairs with BFT-67 reservoir when you scale past the integrated bath.