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 Production Series will cool.
Both Production models share the 220V plug-in form factor and the 17 gal bath. Step up to the BFT-67 reservoir when you need more than 4 pumps, or to the Industrial Series (BEF-300/-500) for 20+ BBL production cellars.
BEF-100 · 8,179 BTU
4–6 1 BBL fermentersSized for a 5 BBL hall with 4–6 1 BBL fermenters. 220V plug-in with NEMA 6-20P, up to 450 ft of line, and up to 4 pumps for fermenters at separate temperatures.
Unitank temp control kit →BEF-150 · 12,900 BTU
6–10 1 BBL fermentersFor 10 BBL halls running 6–10 fermenters, or smaller halls running back-to-back lager crashes. Same 220V plug as the BEF-100, with a 1.75 HP compressor and up to 750 ft of line. Past 4 fermenters at separate temperatures, pair it with the BFT-67.
Unitank temp control kit →+ BFT-67 reservoir
Up to 10 fermentersBoth Production models sit on top of the BFT-67 modular reservoir (67 gal bath, up to 10 pumps, 2 chiller decks). The usual pairing once you need more than 4 pumps.
See BFT-67 →In the crate.
220V plug-in install. Both Production models ship with a NEMA 6-20P plug for 220V single-phase outlets. No electrician needed if your cellar already has 220V; otherwise an electrician runs the circuit: 20A for the BEF-100, 25A for the BEF-150.
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MCED Production chiller cabinet Compressor, copper evaporator coil, insulated 17 gal water bath and pump deck. Cabinet 27.25" × 23.5" × 30" (BEF-100) or 35" tall (BEF-150).
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Circulation pump — up to 4 One 50 GPH pump included. 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 for thermal mass. Upperdecks onto BFT-67 (67 gal) when you need centralized multi-fermenter cooling.
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Power cord · 220V · NEMA 6-20P 220V single-phase plug. Standard 6-20 outlet, no hardwiring if your cellar already has 220V. Circuit: 20A for the BEF-100, 25A for the BEF-150.
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Low-pressure safety cutout Hardware safety — protects the compressor if refrigerant pressure drops below safe operating range. Included regardless of whether you add Chiller Watch.
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Install & user manual Plumbing diagram, control wiring 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).
Refrigeration loop. Commercial-duty.
The Production Series is sized for breweries running multiple fermenters in parallel under commercial duty — bigger compressor, multi-pump deck, 220V power. Optional Chiller Watch for cloud monitoring if you don't already have brewery automation.
01 · Compressor — 1 or 1.75 HP
1 HP on the BEF-100 (8,179 BTU/hr), 1.75 HP on the BEF-150 (12,900 BTU/hr). See Specs by model for refrigerant and circuit.
02 · Evaporator — copper tube + 17 gal bath
Same 17 gal bath and footprint as the High Capacity Series. Refrigerant chills a copper coil in the bath. Upperdeck onto the BFT-67 (67 gal) for centralized cooling across a fermentation hall.
03 · Pump deck — up to 4 pumps
50 GPH per pump, one included. Add a pump for each fermenter you want at its own temperature.
04 · Chiller Watch — optional cloud monitoring
Optional add-on. Production buyers often already have brewery SCADA, BMS or control panels. Ask us if you want it added.
Specs by model.
8,179 BTU/hr · MCED rating at 90°F
1 HP
R513 · 18 oz charge
50 GPH per pump · up to 4 pumps
17 US gal · insulated · BFT-67 upperdeck-compatible
220V · 60Hz · single phase · NEMA 6-20P plug · 11.8A running · 20A circuit · 9.6A min ampacity
Chiller Watch compatible · ask us to add it
27.25" W × 23.5" D × 30" H · 130 lb dry (1 pump)
Up to 450 ft of insulated trunk line
From $6,247 CAD
12,900 BTU/hr · MCED rating at 90°F
1.75 HP
R448 · 45 oz charge
50 GPH per pump · up to 4 pumps
17 US gal · insulated · BFT-67 upperdeck-compatible
220V · 60Hz · single phase · NEMA 6-20P plug · 12.6A running · 25A circuit · 17.1A min ampacity
Chiller Watch compatible · ask us to add it
27.25" W × 23.5" D × 35" H · 130 lb dry (1 pump)
Up to 750 ft of insulated trunk line
From $6,973 CAD
Other chillers in the MCED lineup.
High Capacity (BEF-04/-05/-075) is the 120V tier with Chiller Watch standard. Industrial (BEF-300/-500) is quote-based hardwired for 20+ BBL halls. BFT-67 reservoir for centralized multi-fermenter setups.
MCED High Capacity Glycol Chiller
BEF-04, -05 and -075: 3,481–6,180 BTU/hr, 17 gal bath, up to 4 pumps, Chiller Watch built in.
MCED BFT-67 Glycol Buffer Tank
67 gal glycol reservoir for up to 10 pumps. Pairs with the BEF-04 and larger.
Unitank 1BBL
The 1 BBL jacketed Unitank for pilot batches and taprooms. Pressure-capable, tri-clamp throughout.
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 Production Series.
BEF-100 or BEF-150?+
By hall size. BEF-100: 5 BBL hall, 4–6 1 BBL fermenters under typical brewery duty. BEF-150: 10 BBL hall, 6–10 fermenters, or smaller halls running back-to-back lager crashes. Both 220V plug-in; the difference is compressor size and BTU output.
Why is Chiller Watch optional here but standard on High Capacity?+
Production-tier buyers often already have brewery SCADA, BMS or a dedicated control panel reading every cellar variable, including chiller status. Building Chiller Watch into the base price would mean charging for a controller many buyers won't use. Ask us if you want it added.
Do I need an electrician for 220V?+
Not necessarily. The Production chillers ship with a NEMA 6-20P plug, a standard 220V single-phase plug. If your cellar already has a 220V outlet on the right circuit (20A for the BEF-100, 25A for the BEF-150), plug it in and go. If not, an electrician needs to run the circuit.
Do I need extra pumps?+
Add one if you want fermenters at different temperatures, for example one tank 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. Past 4, move to the BFT-67 reservoir (up to 10 pumps).
Can I add a BFT-67 reservoir later?+
Yes. Both Production models sit on top of the BFT-67 (67 gal bath, up to 10 pumps and 2 chiller decks). When you outgrow the 17 gal bath, the BFT-67 is the upgrade path, with no chiller replacement needed. See BFT-67 →
Why isn't glycol included?+
Pre-mixed propylene glycol is heavy and hazmat-classed — including it would substantially raise the 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 jackets and the connecting lines.
Shipping & freight?+
7–14 days from order. Ships LTL palletized with a delivery appointment (commercial dock or curbside lift-gate).
What's the warranty?+
1-year warranty on the refrigeration loop. Warranty service is direct through MCED Systems — they manufacture the unit and service it. Production-tier installations get priority parts dispatch from MCED.
220V plug-in.
5–10 BBL hall.
MCED Production Series — commercial chillers that don't need a hardwired install. Pair with BFT-67 reservoir for multi-fermenter cooling. Manufactured in Canada by MCED. 1-year warranty.