D Dr. Fedwell Well-Known Member Joined Feb 26, 2007 Messages 76 Reaction score 0 Location Haiku Maui Sep 19, 2007 #1 I saw a good price on a ss 45' wort chiller built for a keggle. The thickness is less than copper, so would this make up for reduced conductivity? Anyone using stainless?
I saw a good price on a ss 45' wort chiller built for a keggle. The thickness is less than copper, so would this make up for reduced conductivity? Anyone using stainless?
CodeRage Death by Magumba! Joined Aug 22, 2007 Messages 2,209 Reaction score 72 Location Melbourne, Fl Sep 19, 2007 #2 A thinner wall would be better. Its less mass to retain heat.
Lil' Sparky Cowboys EAC Joined Feb 6, 2006 Messages 3,952 Reaction score 108 Location Honolulu, HI Sep 20, 2007 #3 I still doubt it would make up for the reduced conductivity. Copper is MUCH more conductive that SS.