Help!!! building counter flow chiller

[Jordan249]

so I'm using 3/8 od copper and 5/8 Id clear hose with16 gauage wire. I got it as straight as I can and used a ton of dish soap but can't get much past 5 feet into the hose. Any other tricks to get it in?

 

[Singletrack]

...and that's what she said.

 

[bu_gee]

Try setting it out in the sun to see if the outer hose will expand.

 

[Jordan249]

...and that's what she said.

I deserved that

 

[Eugenio]

How loose is the wire? try rotating the hose against the direction of the wire, so the wire gets pushed snug against the copper rather than out against the hose.

 

[jafo28]

I think there has been debate as to weather the wire helps that much. You might just want to forget about it, or get 3/4 hose. I also have read of guys using KY instead of the soapy water. How long are you making it? I see your location, and figure you've probably got some pretty warm ground water during the summer.