So I'm about to buy a SS HERMS coil for my upgrade. My dilemma is that I can't decide whether to mount the coil through the wall of the HLT, or build it like an immersion chiller where I can drop it down into the HLT from above.
Dropping it in would allow easier cleaning inside the HLT and would make it easier to use the HLT for other things if needed.
Building it through-wall would make it a "one-and-done" build with no hands on anything to do later. Limiting the HLT somewhat, but I can't really identify anything else I'd want to use the HLT for either.
I already have a CFC and plan on upgrading to a PC sometime after I complete the EHERMS system. I never plan to use the HERMS coil as a chiller.
What are the pros and cons to each method? Something I've not thought about? I need to choose one or the other so the kid whose car I repaired can buy it for me.
Oh, and I need to decide how long it should be for a 5 Gallon batch. I don't plan on ever going larger than that.
Dropping it in would allow easier cleaning inside the HLT and would make it easier to use the HLT for other things if needed.
Building it through-wall would make it a "one-and-done" build with no hands on anything to do later. Limiting the HLT somewhat, but I can't really identify anything else I'd want to use the HLT for either.
I already have a CFC and plan on upgrading to a PC sometime after I complete the EHERMS system. I never plan to use the HERMS coil as a chiller.
What are the pros and cons to each method? Something I've not thought about? I need to choose one or the other so the kid whose car I repaired can buy it for me.
Oh, and I need to decide how long it should be for a 5 Gallon batch. I don't plan on ever going larger than that.