sea2summit3
Well-Known Member
After spending some time looking at CPVC in Home Depot, I noticed PEX tubing. I searched the forums, but haven't found any threads regarding using this material as a manifold for my 10 gal round cooler mash tun. With a temp rating of 200 degrees F, this should handle mash and sparging temps, no? What do you all think?
As I see it:
Pros
Possible Cons
Finally, with batch sparging, should I use 1/2" or 3/4" tubing?
As I see it:
Pros
- Cheap! :rockin:
- for potable water- no leaking chemicals
- can handle mash and sparge temps
- will fit into CPVC fittings (also cheap)
- flexible so I can design a manifold like figure 163 on Palmer's website. http://www.howtobrew.com/appendices/appendixD-1.html Plus, it would use a lot less fittings than rigid copper pipe or CPVC
Possible Cons
- Slits (w/ a hacksaw) might "bend" open to a larger slit. Drill holes instead?
Finally, with batch sparging, should I use 1/2" or 3/4" tubing?