Wort Chillers from the US

[Dene McDonald]

I'm looking at buying a wort chiller and it seems that it's much cheaper to get one from the US. I can get a 3/8" x 50' Copper Wort Chiller delivered for around $NZ150. It's impossible to get anything near the price or quality in NZ. I'd rather buy local so if anyone can point me to something of similar quality for a good price then I'll buy from NZ. The price of copper here is even more than the cost of one delivered.

The main thing I want to know is has anyone purchased any from this site?

http://www.nybrewsupply.com/beer-home-brewing-equipment/wort-chille...

They seem to have a great range but I'm worried that the hose fitting are different in the US - does anyone know if they are the same as NZ?

I also like the look of the 3/8 Stainless Steel Chiller over the copper - would there be much of a difference? It's a nice looking piece of equipment!

Thanks!

[Ralph]

A lot of people here just find someone that sells the copper for cheap and make it themselves. Usually about $70 for 15m of copper if you get a deal?

[Dene McDonald]

I'm a bit worried that I might stuff it up!

There's this guy on trade me but he hasn't had any for ages. Anyone know of someone else that's cheap? If I could get something for $70 I'd be happy to make my own. As long as it's not too hard - I've seen some awful examples on the internet!

[Dave Rea]

There is a description here - http://www.stickybottlebrew.com/index.php?option=com_content&vi... which is obviously more involved but the same principles apply for a single coil...  You might also have a look around on the web for a detailed video.....

[James Millar]

Try [e-mail] (I think it's the same guy on trademe).

I got 20m of 12.7mm OD copper piping from him, arrived this week for my HERMS setup. Try emailing him - I did out of the blue last week and he happened to have some copper for sale.

[Liam Callaghan]

I'm looking into this atm but not having much better luck.  Rough prices from prototype stainless (6m long) with crox ends was about $100 (manufactured) but if I buy it from the states its only $47.  The raw stainless pipe is more than that in NZ

[Dene McDonald]

This guy has nice ones on trade me, 15 metres for $160 + $10 packaging + courier or 7.5 metre for $110 + $10 packaging + courier. They are really nice but still cheaper from the US! 

If there is someone out there that can make them like this guy but cheaper they could make a lot of money!

[Chris Banks]

There is also the custom ones that I do but I cant compete with  the US pricing that's for sure...

http://banksbrewing.blogspot.co.nz/p/kettle-accessories.html

I have ordered ss coil from NY brew supplies no problems.

[Karl Hayes]

There's a full 3 tier brewery for sale here and it's only at $100 so far - includes an immersion chiller. Also selling some copper tubing - see other listings..