diff --git a/src/config.rs b/src/config.rs
index a4977ea..5218367 100644
--- a/src/config.rs
+++ b/src/config.rs
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ pub struct Config {
     pub timeout: Duration,
 }
 
-pub const DEFAULT_REQUEST_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(2);
+const DEFAULT_REQUEST_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(2);
 
 impl Config {
     /// Create a new [`Config`](Config) which coordinates with the given PD endpoints.