Description

Pancake CoolTube: Compact 4-Way Glycol Heat Exchanger for Draft Beverage Systems

The Pancake CoolTube is a patented cooling solution from Brewfitt for both primary and secondary beverage cooling on python recirculation lines. This 4-way version handles up to four separate dispense lines from one unit, with variable dispense temperatures available when an additional valve is fitted. It works with any coolant medium, including a standard glycol heat exchanger setup.
Because it uses a compact heat exchanger instead of coils, it keeps dispense temperatures consistent across all four lines while holding only a small amount of product.

Key Benefits

Multi-Line Capability: Supports up to four separate dispense lines from a single unit - for a single line only, see the 1-Way CoolTube
Exceptional Delta T: Superior temperature exchange compared to a standard heat exchanger
Coil-Free Design: Uses a compact heat exchanger instead of coils, for consistent dispense temperatures across all four lines
Compact and Flexible: Fits into tight spaces, including directly under the font; no fixing required, though a bracket is included if you want one
Energy Efficient: Reduces electricity use and eliminates the need for plug sockets for secondary cooling; produces no heat or noise, unlike a traditional shelf cooler, which can warm up the back bar
Precision Dispensing: Keeps drinks within 1°C to 2°C of the python recirculation temperature
Minimal Maintenance: No upkeep required, and less product wasted during line cleaning - it holds only about 40 ml of product per line
More Cooling Surface Area: Over four times the cooling surface per ml of product compared to a standard heat exchanger, equivalent to about 18 meters of standard product coil per line