Connecting the wort chiller to a sink on a lower level

I'm considering brewing indoors this weekend, instead of my usual outdoor process in warmer times of the year. Since the last time I brewed indoors, I've replaced my kitchen sink's faucet with one to which I'm reluctant to try to attach the wort chiller (immersion - copper coil).

A pond pump for recirculating water through the chiller is in my future plans, but that's not going to happen before this upcoming brew day.

I have a utility sink in the basement, and the hose reel is down there for winter storage anyway. Could I hook up the hose in the basement and then run it up one level of stairs to my kitchen for the wort chiller? There's no backflow preventer on the utility sink, could that cause problems?

Topic wort-chiller homebrew

Category Mac

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Shouldn't be a problem but I'd prepare in advance how I'd empty that hose once I am done. Don't want to be dealing with that disaster as I am trying to deal with the wort at the same time.

If possible why not just bring the kettle down to the utility sink and hooking the chiller up down there may be a better option.

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Unless you have sewer problems now, I don't see how you would run in to trouble. It's pretty much like running your kitchen sink for 45 minutes. Your water supply should be pressurized by your service provider.

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