lee_smn

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I have some soft copper tubing left from my brew stand project and was thinking of using it for a pick up tube. I don't want to use hard metal because i want to bend it to the side like bargainfittings whirlpool tube. Anyone see any problems with this?

Moonpile

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I had some 3/8" as well and wanted to do the same thing, but couldn't find a sweat to 1/2" NPT fitting that would make the adaptation in one step. I ended up using 1/2" Type L with a 1/2" sweat to 1/2" Male NPT.

trigger

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In my previous keggle I made a pickup tube from 1/2" soft copper and attached it with a flare fitting so I could remove it for the occasional deep clean. You should be able to find a 1/2 mpt x 3/8 flare at HomeDepot or Lowes.

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broadbill

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I do. I used the 1/2 mpt x 3/8 flare/compression fitting (are they the same thing?) that Trigger mentioned. Works fine.

lee_smn

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thanks for the input guys.

Bill a flare fitting is a type of compression fitting but when people say compression fitting it is usually the kind that doesn't need screwed on.

I know I can connect it, it will be the exact fittings I used to connect my copper to the black pipe. My worry is about the actual soft copper, is it okay to use as a pick up tube in my bk and is 3/8 big enough?

thanks again, happy memorial day.

Catt22

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The soft copper is fine to use in your BK. 3/8" OD will work, but 1/2" OD will work better. How much better is somewhat dependent on how the rest of the system is set up. ie, pump or no pump, recirculation chilling or not etc.

lee_smn

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thanks cat, so since I have it, at the very least it won't hurt to give it a try?

i'm all gravity fed, I will prob use my ic, and recirculation will be done in my mash tun only.

Catt22

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Yes, absolutely give it a try. I don't think you will have any problems, but you will need to use hop bags or a paint strainer thing. One hop leaf can clog a small tube in a heartbeat, or any other gunk for that matter.