Ok so I only recently started doing AG batches a couple weeks ago, and I've been using my old 25 ft (3/8") IC w/ pretty disappointing results. It cooled the partial boils just fine, but is definitely not adequate for cooling 5+ gallons. I want to start doing 10 gallon batches soon so a chiller upgrade is definitely in my near future.
I'm going to use my old IC as a pre-chiller and would like another 50 ft (1/2") IC for the kettle.
My question: I'm using the B3 15 gal kettle which leaves me with only 6 or 7 inches of wort when I do 5 gallon batches. Most of the 50ft chillers I've seen are 10+ inches so I'd essentially be wasting a lot of it's chilling potential right? Is there some reason nobody seems to make a shorter/wider IC?
Thanks in advance!
I'm going to use my old IC as a pre-chiller and would like another 50 ft (1/2") IC for the kettle.
My question: I'm using the B3 15 gal kettle which leaves me with only 6 or 7 inches of wort when I do 5 gallon batches. Most of the 50ft chillers I've seen are 10+ inches so I'd essentially be wasting a lot of it's chilling potential right? Is there some reason nobody seems to make a shorter/wider IC?
Thanks in advance!