To make a batch of 20 gallons of beer, I need about 30 gallons of water at 173F. I am plumbing the hot water coil in my wood gun boiler through a mixing valve capable of putting out up to 180F. I am confident the mixing valve will work just fine. The problem is, I did all the plumbing in 3/4 pex tubing.
On the hot side of my mixing valve I willl likely have water in my 3/4 pex at 190F, possibly closer to 200F. What does PEX tubing do at 200F and house pressure (about 50 PSI)?
My back-up idea is to run the system at very low pressure (about 3-6 PSI), I figure if the PEX is rated to 180F, it might survive 200F if I keep the pressure low.
Free homebrew to anyone that can help.
Andrew
On the hot side of my mixing valve I willl likely have water in my 3/4 pex at 190F, possibly closer to 200F. What does PEX tubing do at 200F and house pressure (about 50 PSI)?
My back-up idea is to run the system at very low pressure (about 3-6 PSI), I figure if the PEX is rated to 180F, it might survive 200F if I keep the pressure low.
Free homebrew to anyone that can help.
Andrew