ultravista Well-Known Member Joined Feb 28, 2007 Messages 2,531 Reaction score 83 Location Las Vegas Nov 28, 2010 #1 Is there a functional difference between copper and stainless steel immersion chillers? What are the benefits of one over the other?
Is there a functional difference between copper and stainless steel immersion chillers? What are the benefits of one over the other?
Nateo Well-Known Member Joined Jul 22, 2010 Messages 2,050 Reaction score 46 Location Bennett Springs Nov 28, 2010 #2 Copper conducts heat a lot better than stainless, but it's a lot more expensive.
Justibone Well-Known Member Joined Apr 7, 2010 Messages 2,022 Reaction score 32 Location Indianapolis Nov 28, 2010 #3 Copper is also easier to work with (softer).
Captain_Bigelow Well-Known Member Joined May 13, 2009 Messages 803 Reaction score 11 Location Los Angeles Nov 28, 2010 #4 copper is a better conductor than SS. although SS is more shinny! for good ic prices try... www.nybrewsupply.com
copper is a better conductor than SS. although SS is more shinny! for good ic prices try... www.nybrewsupply.com
Nateo Well-Known Member Joined Jul 22, 2010 Messages 2,050 Reaction score 46 Location Bennett Springs Nov 28, 2010 #5 those are really good prices for chillers. My 25' chiller I made myself cost about $40 when all was said and done.
those are really good prices for chillers. My 25' chiller I made myself cost about $40 when all was said and done.
OP OP ultravista Well-Known Member Joined Feb 28, 2007 Messages 2,531 Reaction score 83 Location Las Vegas Nov 28, 2010 #6 Thanks for the quick feedback. I may opt for a 30 or 40 plate chiller instead.