BuzzCraft
Well-Known Member
I've read through numerous threads on the pros and cons of 3/8 vs 1/2 inch immersion chillers. I'm building a keggle and will eventually be doing 10 gallon batches (at least some of the time), so will be building a 50 ft chiller (might make it shorter and use the extra tubing for a prechiller). Tap water here is currently 65F.
My understanding is that 1/2 inch will cool somewhat faster, but use more water. My main question (and I understand that there are lots of variables), is how much more water, in relative terms, will the 1/2 inch use compared to the 3/8? 25% more? 50% more? 100% more?
Thoughts?
My understanding is that 1/2 inch will cool somewhat faster, but use more water. My main question (and I understand that there are lots of variables), is how much more water, in relative terms, will the 1/2 inch use compared to the 3/8? 25% more? 50% more? 100% more?
Thoughts?