doctorgonzo79
Well-Known Member
well the data is in.
build and consumed material:
10' 3/8 copper tubing coiled in a 4 Gal bucket. gravity feed.
time 40 mins - ice used 30# - 2Gal H2O used - yield 5 Gal 65F liquid in pail. beginning temp 200F.
conclusion:
10' tubing needs to be added at least. flow rate determines temp of liquid therefore greater exposure to ice is needed; this should reduce time. ice usage is comparable to ice bath cooling for same volume and needs to be reduced; ideas welcome. 20-30 min time reduction over ice bath achieved. H2O usage is in acceptable range and could even be increased somewhat if it yields any benefit.
additional items:
-rough in-line filter on hot side to remove hop gack, 3/4 cpvc with some copper scrubbie inside.
-aerator on cold side, sink strainer that resembles a small inverted false bottom attached to a short length of cpvc.
Feedback anyone?
build and consumed material:
10' 3/8 copper tubing coiled in a 4 Gal bucket. gravity feed.
time 40 mins - ice used 30# - 2Gal H2O used - yield 5 Gal 65F liquid in pail. beginning temp 200F.
conclusion:
10' tubing needs to be added at least. flow rate determines temp of liquid therefore greater exposure to ice is needed; this should reduce time. ice usage is comparable to ice bath cooling for same volume and needs to be reduced; ideas welcome. 20-30 min time reduction over ice bath achieved. H2O usage is in acceptable range and could even be increased somewhat if it yields any benefit.
additional items:
-rough in-line filter on hot side to remove hop gack, 3/4 cpvc with some copper scrubbie inside.
-aerator on cold side, sink strainer that resembles a small inverted false bottom attached to a short length of cpvc.
Feedback anyone?