I built a counterflow chiller using 50' 3/4" soft copper and 3/8" copper tubing. I worked incredibly well for many brews. Then it got clogged. I tried unclogging it every way imaginable with no success. So I made the decision to cut it open.
The internal 3/8 copper tubing has collapsed, just past the point of entry, for about a foot. I cannot imagine how this happened. So I cut out the collapsed portion, re-soldered some fittings and went on with my life.
Three brews later it happened again. Can anyone help me figure out why this would happen? Should I scrap it and start anew? I've talked to people locally and they look at me like I'm nuts.
The internal 3/8 copper tubing has collapsed, just past the point of entry, for about a foot. I cannot imagine how this happened. So I cut out the collapsed portion, re-soldered some fittings and went on with my life.
Three brews later it happened again. Can anyone help me figure out why this would happen? Should I scrap it and start anew? I've talked to people locally and they look at me like I'm nuts.