I am in the midst of making a wort chiller. I have everything dry-fitted and I am preparing to solder the joints. Is anyone a solder expert? I tried one joint and I wasn't happy with the results.
In any case, if someone can guide me through it or help me out, I would be greatly appreciative (a few bottles of the IPA I have in my fermenter). I live in Carrollton off Josey between Rosemeade and Hebron.
Thanks!
Wort Chiller
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Re: Wort Chiller
I am not a soldering expert....I dont even play one on the radio but from watching DIY shows and watching others make wort chillers I believe the way to do it is to heat up the copper with a torch and then touch the solder to the pipe and the heat will draw the solder up into your joint.
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Re: Wort Chiller
I'd watch this http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0 ... 26,00.html
but it is pretty easy, just clean and make sure to flux and apply even heat.
but it is pretty easy, just clean and make sure to flux and apply even heat.
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Re: Wort Chiller
please make sure you're not using a lead based solder..
Beer contains just a small amount of vitamins - that's why it's necessary to drink lot of it