1/2" vs 3/4" worm?

[bbd25]

Whats your opinion and why? Yes ive searched. And looked at the calculator which i dont really understand. Just need a lil guidance. My still is pushing hobby limit size. I have a kick a banjo propane burner. I already bought 50ft of 3/4" tubing the other day but still got the receipt. Wasn't going to use all of it, figured I may be able to make a graham as well But that would be down the road. For now its going to be a worm in a barrel. Another fella that's a member seems to think 3/4" is a little big but states if it were free he would use it and put ss scrubbs in if need be. So I may just do that but before I do, and while I have the receipt I want to see if anyone has experience with both or could tell me the plus and minuses of either.

[Tokoroa_Shiner]

You already have the 3/4" , use it. Unless u want to return it to get cheaper 1/2". Maybe a little on the overkill side but will still work fine. Stick a few scrubbies in there to help slow down vapor speeds. Plenty of surface area in there. Check out the condenser sizing calculator on the home side to see how long you will need to make it.

[acfixer69]

Without knowing what you are going to run it thru and how much heat you will through at it the size don't matter much.

AC

[sambedded]

3/4 worm is able to kick down more heating power than the same length 1/2 worm. So use your 3/4 and don't. worry.

[Hound Dog]

Go big or go home!

If you have a worm or condenser that is a little oversized, well that just leaves room for upgrades in the future doesn't it? Keep what you have and roll with it.

[bbd25]

Thanks for the quick replys

[bbd25]

May be a dumb question but I bought the refrigeration 3/4 tubing which I know is 3/4OD but I didn't know that the 3/4 fitting/couplers I bought DONT fit. They are Way to big. How would I go about getting fittings for that. And how will I go about connecting/ fitting the 1" pipe(1 1/8") to the refrigeration 3/4OD tubing? I can't find that fitting/coupling anywhere.

[shadylane]

If you have a hacksaw, hammer and a file. Anything is possible when working with copper.

[murdoch]

They do make reducing couplings to go from refrigeration to standard. The main difference is that refrigeration pipe is based on or where as plumbing pipe is based on id. Check the yellow pages for a refrigeration supply house. Typically a heat in and ac place. They can hook you up. Stupid auto correct.... outside diameter=refrigeration
Inside diameter= plumbing pipe.

[bbd25]

Thanks guys for reply. I'll check supply store tomorrow