Big Bore Cam & Groove Part C

[bobsbeer]

For those of you who have been put off Cam & Groove because of the restricted flow in the Part C connection. Mark at Homebrew Builder has got in a stock of big bore 1/2" version. No restriction in flow. 20mm ID v 8mm ID. The only down side is the silicone tube needed. The OD is 24 mm so Vossy's pipe doesn't fit. It needs 22mm to get a snug fit.

 

[bobsbeer]

Update. With a bit of vegetable oil and brute strength I managed to get Vossy's tube over the big bore tail, so no need to get different size tube. As it's a tight fit it probably doesn't need a hose clip. Unless you are putting it to a lot of pressure.

 

[Vossy1]

For those of you who have been put off Cam & Groove because of the restricted flow in the Part C connection. Mark at Homebrew Builder has got in a stock of big bore 1/2" version. No restriction in flow.

Is this for inadequate pumps Bob :wha: I've never felt restricted by the smaller bore of my cam locks (standard Bore) but then again I use pumps up for the job. The only time I've ever felt restricted is by my own impatience when transferring liquor to the mash tun but at 15ltr/min+ it doesn't take that long....I must be missing something :hmm:

 

[bobsbeer]

I don't know what difference it will make. But I will find out when my brewery is back together again. I have a mixture of both.

 

[Aleman]

I think I'll try the big bore for the kettle to chiller,sans pump . . .it makes a significant difference under gravity

 

[Vossy1]

I guess using 3 piece full bore ball valves it will help, but not using single piece as their internal bore is restricted anyway.