Douglefish
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So I have a quick question about flow rates through the standard McMaster Carr Brass quick disconnects. I tried whirlpooling through a CFC with 3/8" copper tubing, and as many people have found it takes a LONG time.
My setup is totally torn down right now or I would just test it, but my question is if I put those quick disconnects on my new plate chiller is is going significantly restrict my flow to where I can't run a whirlpool through it? The alternative would be to go with full 1/2" copper unions that could be disconnected and have the full throughput.
I understand there is huge difference between the pressure required to push liquid through 25 ft of 3/8" copper and about an inch of smaller diameter connects. I am not a physics guy, so I was hoping to hear that someone has done this without issue.
Does anyone have any idea if I am going to have throughput issues?
Thanks in Advance
My setup is totally torn down right now or I would just test it, but my question is if I put those quick disconnects on my new plate chiller is is going significantly restrict my flow to where I can't run a whirlpool through it? The alternative would be to go with full 1/2" copper unions that could be disconnected and have the full throughput.
I understand there is huge difference between the pressure required to push liquid through 25 ft of 3/8" copper and about an inch of smaller diameter connects. I am not a physics guy, so I was hoping to hear that someone has done this without issue.
Does anyone have any idea if I am going to have throughput issues?
Thanks in Advance
