what type of copper for a IC

Systems, Gear, & DIY
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First post!!! Whats up guys, I want to make 50’ 1/2’’ IC. Is refrigerant copper ok for this? Thank you

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It seems to me that there are varying qualities that handle different temps. It would be fine if it can handle 212º. I used utility for mine. Seems to me refer is too soft

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Thank you

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The roll of 50 Ft X 1/2 in copper refrigeration tube I bought many years ago works fine. Good to 400F the specs say. You want something that is easy to form. I rolled it around a corny keg to form it. Used compression fittings on the ends.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_4198-58421-D+08050PSE_0__?productId=4742196&Ntt=copper+pipe&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dcopper%2Bpipe&facetInfo=

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Thank you very helpful. Copper is so expensive  >:(

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Ya it is. I looked at home depot when I built mine. Like $180. We have a this-n-that store near by. I found a 60’ roll of new 1/2" for $90. Score!

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Do you have a attachment to whirlpool ?

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Yeah, after I saw that price that it might just be worth buying one, so I searched the one a bought about a year and a half ago. I got it from morebeer, and it was $100… It’s now $139  :frowning:

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I do based on this.
http://www.mrmalty.com/chiller.php

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do you guys know if a lot of sweat connections is ok?

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Most solder is lead free these days, and would work fine.

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Yes. Mine is attached wuth zip ties that I cut to clean then reattach

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Check out shark bite too. Seems easy and no solder. I bought a torch and soldered mine cuz I wanted to learn how

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Thanks guys hugh help

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Clean it after soldering, as flux tastes nasty.

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The solder you want will say lead free right on it. Get water soluble flux.

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Thanks guys ill post something and show yall what I did

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If you look under equipment, I posted mine about three months back.