DIY Chiller

[KarlK]

Originally Posted by aussiefishy

Great thread! I have really learnt alot!

one question i have is that is there a reason why the titanium coil/exchange coil is situated in the barrel instead of the sump itself?

Thanks
Eric

A few reasons:

1: The coil would take up a lot of space in the sump that Hightower did not have.

2: If the coil was in the sump, there would be no way to control the flow rate. I wanted to be able to adjust as many variables as possible with this system as it was my first one and I wanted to be able to tweak it if need be.

3: Stainless steel will corrode if alternately exposed to saltwater and air. By putting the coil in a barrel, we ensure that it will be submerged at all times.

4: It's cooler

Karl