HERMS heat exchanger tubing size?

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Driddy

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Ok....building my HERMS system. What are the advantages/disadvantages of small diameter(<=3/8") copper tubing v.s. larger diameter (1/2"=<) copper tubing used as the heat exchanger?

In addition, how about length? The pre-fabricated exchangers seem to be in the 25' range. If I went with 3/8" copper, would it be necessary to go longer than 25'?

Your thoughts are appreciated.
 
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