RevBrewer
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I am currently acquiring materials for my first CFC. I have 30 ft. of 3/8" OD soft copper tubing and the fittings I need, but can't decide whether or not to go with the cheaper 5/8" ID garden hose or the much more expensive rubber hose. Has anyone with more experience with actual CFC usage found one type of hose to be better than another? I have seen several CFC builds on YouTube suggesting that regular garden hose is able to withstand the temperature of the water that wort chillers need to be effective. Opinions?
As a noob, I would welcome experienced feedback. Thanks in advance!
On a related note, I've found that the 1/2" x 3/8" reducers I have seem much too big around inside to solder to the 3/8" tubing. There is a good sized gap between the outside of the tubing and the inside of the reducer. Should I just get a smaller terminal reducer (1/2" x 1/4"). or what? Help!
As a noob, I would welcome experienced feedback. Thanks in advance!
On a related note, I've found that the 1/2" x 3/8" reducers I have seem much too big around inside to solder to the 3/8" tubing. There is a good sized gap between the outside of the tubing and the inside of the reducer. Should I just get a smaller terminal reducer (1/2" x 1/4"). or what? Help!