25' vs 50' IC (again?)

jgoette · Mar 14, 2011

Hey, I know I've seen a couple threads with people asking the question, but I wanted to get a definitive (maybe?) answer

is 25' or 50' IC better for 5 gal batches? 10 gal batches?

the reason i ask is because I have come by the chance to buy 30' of 3/8" copper tubing for $20. i believe that is quite inexpensive by today's market.

tasq · Mar 14, 2011

my 25' cools my 10gal batches just fine.

SoonerDoc · Mar 14, 2011

Take the deal, it should work fine. If not, you still have a decent deal on copper tubing.

Golddiggie · Mar 14, 2011

With that price on 30' I'd grab at least one coil and make an IC from it... Where did you see the good price on 30'??

BTW, I used 20' to make my IC and it does a nice job on my 5 gallon batches... I plan on making another out of 50' just to cool the wort faster. Plus, I'll be ready for 10 gallon batches.

jgoette · Mar 14, 2011

posted a wanted ad on CL, some plumbing co replied, offered $20 for it

Coldies · Mar 14, 2011

I have a 50' Ribcage IC that I just built with a 25' pre-chiller (old IC) for my 5 gal batches. Overkill yes! But damn does it chill my wort fast.

jmer1234 · Mar 14, 2011

You really have to take into consideration your locale. Denver, San Francisco - I have to assume the water is coming out of the ground pretty cold year round. Here in South Texas, I run 2, 50' chillers; one as a pre-chiller and on as an immersion. In the summer, I am pushing to get below 80.

jgoette · Mar 14, 2011

yea, that's true, i live in SC, so pretty bad, but not as bad as TX i assume

bovineblitz · Mar 14, 2011

25' works great for me, 5gal batches.

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