jcs401 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 18, 2013 Messages 649 Reaction score 7 Oct 15, 2013 #1 Ora anyone know if it is possible or even cost affective to make your own wort chiller? If so, where can I find what parts are needed?
Ora anyone know if it is possible or even cost affective to make your own wort chiller? If so, where can I find what parts are needed?
wilserbrewer BIAB Expert Tailor Joined May 25, 2007 Messages 11,277 Reaction score 2,912 Location New Jersey Oct 15, 2013 #2 Shop local or check out this place on line..... https://coppertubingsales.com/storefront/index.php?cPath=174_208
Shop local or check out this place on line..... https://coppertubingsales.com/storefront/index.php?cPath=174_208
GrogNerd mean old man Joined Oct 3, 2012 Messages 9,705 Reaction score 11,360 Location Sterling, VA Oct 15, 2013 #3 made my own. parts from Home Despot 20' of coiled copper tubing short water hose 2 hose clamps i made this when I was using a 16-qt kettle but have since got a 30-qt. when I went to price 50' of tubing, copper had gotten wicked expensive
made my own. parts from Home Despot 20' of coiled copper tubing short water hose 2 hose clamps i made this when I was using a 16-qt kettle but have since got a 30-qt. when I went to price 50' of tubing, copper had gotten wicked expensive
NTXBrauer Well-Known Member Joined Sep 18, 2013 Messages 1,132 Reaction score 152 Location Dallas Oct 15, 2013 #4 wilserbrewer said: Shop local or check out this place on line..... https://coppertubingsales.com/storefront/index.php?cPath=174_208 Click to expand... +1 By far the most reasonable place to buy the parts online. If you need one right away, then either HD or Lowes for around $50 for 20'. (I believe the only have 20' or 50' lengths.)
wilserbrewer said: Shop local or check out this place on line..... https://coppertubingsales.com/storefront/index.php?cPath=174_208 Click to expand... +1 By far the most reasonable place to buy the parts online. If you need one right away, then either HD or Lowes for around $50 for 20'. (I believe the only have 20' or 50' lengths.)
S Speedbird Member Joined Oct 15, 2013 Messages 16 Reaction score 1 Oct 18, 2013 #5 I was able to make a 50' chiller for the same price as buying a pre made 25' one. All at Home Depot. 50' Copper pipe- I believe 1/4" or 3/8" 10' of clear vinyl tubing cut in half 3 hose clamps 1 Garden hose adapter to attach to faucet
I was able to make a 50' chiller for the same price as buying a pre made 25' one. All at Home Depot. 50' Copper pipe- I believe 1/4" or 3/8" 10' of clear vinyl tubing cut in half 3 hose clamps 1 Garden hose adapter to attach to faucet