atomicfr33x
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So I had an idea a couple of days ago.. I'm unaware if it is original..
I am looking to upgrade to an all-grain setup (38Ltr/10gal batches) and was browsing online AU & USA for a suitable Wort Chiller..
My own idea began with an esky (rectangular) that only gets used once a month for a gamerLAN I attend.. as a mere esky! such a waste..
Anyway.. I want to add a Ball Valve to the bung on the side-bottom of the esky and another to the opposite side-top, the topside Ball Valve will be connected to my boil kettle, and the bottomside Ball Valve will be syphoned to a fermenter, inside the esky the two Ball Valves will be connected via 10-20metres of heavy (the best possible grade) food grade plastic tubing (or copper tubing?) (or stainless tubing?).. the esky will be filled on the day with bottles of frozen water + cold water..
Q: If I "sparge/syphon" the boiled wort thru the "Esky Chiller" through to the fermentor at a VERY slow rate will this likely cool the wort to an acceptable temp.. I think so..
Q: Is there something I am not thinking about ?? Something really obvious prob..
I have thought this up because it's a good way to save water and seems easier to clean.
I am looking to upgrade to an all-grain setup (38Ltr/10gal batches) and was browsing online AU & USA for a suitable Wort Chiller..
My own idea began with an esky (rectangular) that only gets used once a month for a gamerLAN I attend.. as a mere esky! such a waste..
Anyway.. I want to add a Ball Valve to the bung on the side-bottom of the esky and another to the opposite side-top, the topside Ball Valve will be connected to my boil kettle, and the bottomside Ball Valve will be syphoned to a fermenter, inside the esky the two Ball Valves will be connected via 10-20metres of heavy (the best possible grade) food grade plastic tubing (or copper tubing?) (or stainless tubing?).. the esky will be filled on the day with bottles of frozen water + cold water..
Q: If I "sparge/syphon" the boiled wort thru the "Esky Chiller" through to the fermentor at a VERY slow rate will this likely cool the wort to an acceptable temp.. I think so..
Q: Is there something I am not thinking about ?? Something really obvious prob..
I have thought this up because it's a good way to save water and seems easier to clean.