So I am thinking about making a counter current wort chiller, and while I was researching a bit, I saw a video where this guy wrapped copper in an inch a half spaced spiral around the copper tubing before running it through the pvc tubing. I think this seems like a good idea, but it also seems like it might be more hassle than it is worth. I think it would provide more of a conductive surface area, but I feel that would only help by a degree or so. Would anyone think this to be a good idea?
This is what I am planning on using so far:
1. http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100155...&productId=100155676&R=100155676#.UeGuw9Ism8A
2. http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202270...&productId=202270600&R=202270600#.UeGuztIsm8A (2 of these going to remove the outer layer of lead using the palmer method)
3. http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...&catalogId=10051&productId=3132685&cId=detail
I plan on using gravity and not a pump. If this is not a good idea I will stick to immersion for now.
This is what I am planning on using so far:
1. http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100155...&productId=100155676&R=100155676#.UeGuw9Ism8A
2. http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202270...&productId=202270600&R=202270600#.UeGuztIsm8A (2 of these going to remove the outer layer of lead using the palmer method)
3. http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...&catalogId=10051&productId=3132685&cId=detail
I plan on using gravity and not a pump. If this is not a good idea I will stick to immersion for now.