butterblum
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I am converting my old gravity-fed CFC to be used with a pump and a whirlpool arm.
I plan on using the SpinCycle whirlpool arm, which requires a 1/2" NPT male connection.
I plan on just using camlock fittings, and I will use 1/2" ID silicon tubing on the input end of my chiller, but I have questions about optimizing my whirlpool action.
I worry about using 1/2" ID tubing at the output of my chiller, because there will be a flow velocity loss going from 1/4" ID copper tubing to 1/2" ID tubing. I am assuming flow velocity is the most important factor for creating a strong whirlpool.
Would it be better to go smaller and use 3/8" ID tubing between the CFC output and the whirlpool arm? I also don't like having to step up to 1/2" NPT fittings for 1/4" ID and 3/8" ID connections.
I plan on using the SpinCycle whirlpool arm, which requires a 1/2" NPT male connection.
I plan on just using camlock fittings, and I will use 1/2" ID silicon tubing on the input end of my chiller, but I have questions about optimizing my whirlpool action.
I worry about using 1/2" ID tubing at the output of my chiller, because there will be a flow velocity loss going from 1/4" ID copper tubing to 1/2" ID tubing. I am assuming flow velocity is the most important factor for creating a strong whirlpool.
Would it be better to go smaller and use 3/8" ID tubing between the CFC output and the whirlpool arm? I also don't like having to step up to 1/2" NPT fittings for 1/4" ID and 3/8" ID connections.