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Spike TC-100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 TC-100 Bundle User Guide...
  • Page 2 Temperature Inversion ... 8. The TC-100 temp control system is our solution to possibly the most important part of brewing, fermentation. The TC-100 will easily hold your fermentation temps exactly where you would like them even in the hottest or the coldest conditions.

  • Page 3: Installation

    FLEX TC-100 Installation Ready to assemble your TC-100 bundle? This guide will show you how to assemble each piece with step-by-step instructions and key visuals. T C - 1 0 0 B U N D L E U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 4 Assembly – TC-100 Bundle T C - 1 0 0 B U N D L E U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 5 Assembly – TC-100 Bundle Conical ITEM DESCRIPTION Heater (Optional) Insulated Jacket 90° Quick Connects Temp Coil Insulated Tubing Temp Controller Pump Cold Water Source (Not Included) Fermenter (Sold Separately) TC Thermowell T C - 1 0 0 B U N D L E U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 6 Assembly – TC-100 Bundle FLEX ITEM DESCRIPTION Heater (Optional) Insulated Jacket 90° Quick Connects Temp Coil Insulated Tubing Temp Controller Pump Cold Water Source (Not Included) FLEX Fermenter (Sold Separately) TC Thermowell T C - 1 0 0 B U N D L E U S E R G U I D E...

  • Page 7: Heater (Optional)

    Assembly – TC-100 Bundle Heater (optional) Temp Coil Pump Warms the batch if it gets below your set temperature. Your coolant (cold water or glycol) flows through here Moves coolant from the reservoir to the fermenter. It is particularly useful if you are fermenting in a cold to cool the batch.

  • Page 8: Controller Setup

    Assembly – TC-100 Bundle Flip the fermenter right side up, attach your lid, and affix your temp coil to the 4” TC port. Attach your 90° quick connect elbows to the temp coil inlet and outlet. If you purchased the optional heating unit, attach it to the inside of the neoprene jacket.
  • Page 9 Temperature Figure 1 Inversion At temperatures of 40F+ the beer inside your fermenter will have a standard temperature gradient with warmer on the top and cooler on the bottom. At around 40F this actually flips; a temperature inversion occurs. Due to density changes the colder beer will now be on the top and the warmer beer will be on the bottom.