Converting Tubing Sizes

[damon1212]

OK, so I'm trying to convert my brewery to all the same size tubing and fittings so everything is interchangeable. I am going with 1/2" ID and clover fittings. This will work great for pretty much everything, except my worth chiller. What's the best way to connect 1/2" tubing to 3/8" copper?

[ziggy]

Get whatever size fits the copper tightly and clamp that on then put the 1/2" tubing over that and clamp that tube on.

[DannyW]

Maybe solder one of these
[url]1/2"x3/8" reducing couplings[/url]to the chiller, then you can solder on your 1/2" clover fitting to the larger side? Global Industrial sells them, as does your local hardware store.

[808brew]

Where are you buying your Clover fittings? I haven't found a place with decent pricing yet.

Mahalo