Re: Chilled water treatment
Hi First check that York chiller/ compressor can handle lower evaporating conditions, then select either ethylene glycol [ the cheaper one ] or mono propylene the food grade option, but expensive. Either will not effect copper or plastic, but make sure you add anti-corrosion as well. generally glycols are mixed in volume ratios, for example 30% gives an approx freeze temp of -10'C, call a chemicals supply co and ask for specific mix ratios. When testing with hydrometer chill sample to approx operating temp and check specific density at that temp, other wise you get totally confused with readings. With the plastic pipe work check against manufacturers operating minimum temps as plastic get super brittle any where near 0'C, even ABS tha is rated to -40'C cracks if there is pipe movement [ learnt the hard way, replaced withs/s ] You cold ask some home brewers to borrow there hydrometer The chemical supplier with supply a chart with all readings at different mix ratios..As a rule of thumb I generally select a freeze temp 10'C below what you want to ciculate at.
hope this helps, regards Magoo