beer_wookie
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I'm looking at different wort chiller configurations. For starters, I'll just go with the basic single coil immersion chiller. The question is the diameter for the tubing and the time it takes to do the job. How much of a difference is there between 1/2'' outer diameter and 3/8' OD? One thought is that the 1/2" will have greater surface area, thus quicker chilling. Using 25' of tubing, the 1/2" OD will have approx 10 sg ft more surface area than the 3/8" OD.
Has anybody compared the time difference using different diameters?
Additionally, what happens if I exceed the temperature rating of the tubing? The specs say to use it in systems that do not exceed 200 F. Does it matter if it is above 200 for only momentarily?
Thanks!
Has anybody compared the time difference using different diameters?
Additionally, what happens if I exceed the temperature rating of the tubing? The specs say to use it in systems that do not exceed 200 F. Does it matter if it is above 200 for only momentarily?
Thanks!