So I need to buy a wort chiller... need = want. Been looking at immersion chillers, copper coil. I could get all technical and do some calculations to determine the best size to buy, but experience beats effort in my book, so looking for some feedback.
I currently do extract and partial mash brews, so usually have 3 gallons or less of wort, but planning ahead I want a chiller that I can use for 5 gallon AG brewing. The 50 foot coil of 1/2" copper seems a bit overkill for 5 gallons, given that I have rather cold water year around for cooling. I'm leaning to the 25' x 1/2". I have low water pressure so I want to stay with at least 3/8" tubing. I'll never do a >5 gallon batch, so will the 25' be sufficient??
Thanks for the recommendations...
I currently do extract and partial mash brews, so usually have 3 gallons or less of wort, but planning ahead I want a chiller that I can use for 5 gallon AG brewing. The 50 foot coil of 1/2" copper seems a bit overkill for 5 gallons, given that I have rather cold water year around for cooling. I'm leaning to the 25' x 1/2". I have low water pressure so I want to stay with at least 3/8" tubing. I'll never do a >5 gallon batch, so will the 25' be sufficient??
Thanks for the recommendations...