rideincircles
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DFW has the 3/4" i.d. 60 foot for $80 which is 75% off. Haven't seen or heard any other ones yet on sale. Too pricey for not knowing what I would do with it yet.
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My coil was 50', and it's 9 1/2" from the bottom of the chiller to the top coil. In my keggle, that is about the 8 gallon mark. For me it's a bit of overkill on a 5 gallon batch (usually 6 1/4 at the end of the boil) but great for a 10 gallon batch!
My 50' x 3/8" has now been relegated to a ice-bath pre-chiller for the warm months!
There is 1/2" x 50' coiled up
Picked up a 60' roll of 1/2" I.D. for $35 marked down from $157. Already have a chiller, but that's too cheap to pass up. They had some 3/4" stuff, but I don't know if that would be as useful. The guy that I talked to at HD said the stuff on sale didn't meet new EPA standards for lead. Who knows if that is the case.
01TRV said:Picked up a 60' roll of 1/2" I.D. for $35 marked down from $157. Already have a chiller, but that's too cheap to pass up. They had some 3/4" stuff, but I don't know if that would be as useful. The guy that I talked to at HD said the stuff on sale didn't meet new EPA standards for lead. Who knows if that is the case.
West long branch. They was one more, after I got mine, but it wasn't in a box.
I was told the same thing, was also told the 1/2" refrigerant tube they have on sale is not for drinking water use and is intended for chemical refrigerant gas. The guy was not 100%sure, but he thought it did not have to conform to the lead standards so it may have more lead in it.The guy that I talked to at HD said the stuff on sale didn't meet new EPA standards for lead. Who knows if that is the case.
Sorry, Obie but I picked up a 1/2 X 50 ft coil on Monday at the Shrewsbury HD for $20.03. Seemed to be the last one on the shelf. Thanks, OP!obie said:all sold out at shrewsbury ma home depot. should I be worried about lead?
Sorry, Obie but I picked up a 1/2 X 50 ft coil on Monday at the Shrewsbury HD for $20.03. Seemed to be the last one on the shelf. Thanks, OP!
I was told the same thing, was also told the 1/2" refrigerant tube they have on sale is not for drinking water use and is intended for chemical refrigerant gas. The guy was not 100%sure, but he thought it did not have to conform to the lead standards so it may have more lead in it.
This is all I could find on the laws and it is a bit hard to fully understand so if anyone else knows more about it and can translate it to "layman's" terms Please feel free to let us all know.
Old Law:
http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/sdwa/lcr/lead_nsfstandard.cfm
New law:
https://www.asme.org/engineering-topics/articles/piping-systems/new-rules-for-new-copper-alloys
ASTM B 88: Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
This specification covers Copper UNS No. C12200 seamless copper water tube suitable for general plumbing, and similar applications for the conveyance of fluids, and commonly used with solder, flared or compression type fittings. The type of copper water tube suitable for any particular application is determined by the internal or external fluid pressure, by the installation and service conditions and by local requirements. Means of joining or bending are also factors that affect the type of tube to be used.
Q. "Does soft copper have less copper content? In other words, is it less or more pure than straight lengths?"
A. Hard and soft copper (unless utility grade) are very pure in copper content (99.9% pure copper with no other metals mixed in). The only difference is the way they are made. There are differences in thickness in copper grades of pipe. We like refrigeration grade because when we get it, it is "sealed dehydrated" (cleaner than most other grades). Many codes insist on certain "types" (K, L, or M) of copper and so, if you are plumbing a house, etc. please do not assume that the copper tubing that we offer is code in your area. Check with your local code authorities before ordering. Generally it is "best" to purchase your copper fittings from us and to purchase your copper pipe and tubing locally. The main reason that we offer the copper tubing above is for people that only need a small amount or short lengths as well as we offer sizes not found in many local hardware stores and home centers.
Q."I have 'refrigeration grade' copper tubing. How do I determine which size copper sweat fittings to use?"
A. Refrigeration grade soft copper tubing is sized according to the outside diameter of the copper pipe. The plumbing industry uses the inside diameter (nominal) size of the pipe for their measurement of sweat/solder fittings. To determine what size sweat fittings to use on refrigeration grade tubing you must subtract 1/8" from the outside diameter of the copper pipe measurements. If you have 1/4" outside diameter refrigeration grade tubing then you will need to order 1/8" (nominal) sweat/solder fittings. Copper sweat fittings are not available for 1/8" or 3/16" O.D. copper tubing.
smagic14 said:Home depot employee: I dont even have to look I can tell you right now we don't have it for that price Me: well can you at least get it for me HD: ill get it but I guarantee it isnt that cheap Follows me to Checkout $15.03 1/2 inch 50 foot Thanks OP
hmmm...my plumbing guy said this sizes are no longer standard and thats why its been phased out...didn't know anything about the lead
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