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[tmurph6]

I didn't know where to put this, but figured this board gets the most hits so I went with it.

Looking to get a wort chiller, Ice bath is starting to become a pain. Anyone had any dealings with homebrewstuff? I'm looking to get this...http://www.homebrewstuff.com/brewing-equipment-1/wort-chillers/immersion-wort-chiller-50-x-3-8.html

The price seems to good to be true, so I must question. Thanks in advance.

 

[ronclark]

Have you used the search engine or checked the Company Reviews forum https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f173/?

I have not used that particular company, but hopefully this will get you on your way to finding out more about them.

 

[BOBrob]

If you are handy you can make it yourself for half the price. Search HBT "make a chiller", all the different types to fit you needs. Cheers

 

[tmurph6]

I wasn't able to find anything really solid from any other posts about this company. I'll probably buy it anyway.

I looked into making it myself, when it comes down to it, it's worth 20 bucks to have someone else do it for me. I only make things when it saves a good amount of money, such as a stir plate or mash tun.

 

[kh54s10]

If you don't go too fancy, just copper tubing, vinyl tubing, hose clamps, a hose/nipple fitting and a faucet adapter you can make one for less than $50. When you add shipping to the premade chiller you are talking at least $80. So I see a savings of over $30.

I made one with 2 sections of 20'. One half goes in the wort and the other in a pot with ice water.