hook 1/2" ID silicone tubing to 3/8" OD copper tubing

[HorseHair]

title says it all im trying to hook the 1/2 ID silicone tubing from my ball valve to my counterflow wort chiller with 3/8 OD copper tubing. I kind of figured i could throw two hose clamps on there and maybe be all right but i dont want to make any assumptions. any and all suggestions for a more secure connection are appreciated

 

[bbognerks]

Maybe solder on a 3/8 coupling on the CFC. That would make it almost 1/2" OD. Shouldn't be more than a couple bucks and would make a better seal with the silicone tubing. Just an idea.

 

[Flomaster]

I stepped back up to 1/2" and soldered male adapters on mine and used cam locks.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/counterflow-chiller-tutorial-51793/index5.html#post2527071
-=Jason=-

 

[HorseHair]

yeah i thought about that id like to find a compression fitting that i could attach to the 3/8 OD copper tubing that would have a male 1/2 connection on the other side so i could attach a quick disconnect. dont know if thats possible but if anybody has info thatd be great.

 

[newtonjason]

Im sure you've found this already but just search for

3/8 compression 1/2 MIP

example: http://www.pexsupply.com/Jones-Stephens-Corp-C74-066-68-68-3-8-OD-x-1-2-MIP-Brass-Compression-Connector

 

[KyBeer]

I soldered 3/8 to 1/2 inch adapters and 1/2 inch rigid copper on the lines and then compression clamps on the lines.