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    Capillary Tube Lengthening



    Hi, could somebody tell me if it possible to lengthen a capillary tube by brazing another section to it using somekind of coupler?



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    Re: Capillary Tube Lengthening

    Anything is possible, can you not purchase some of the correct length.
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    Re: Capillary Tube Lengthening

    Quote Originally Posted by majortom View Post
    Hi, could somebody tell me if it possible to lengthen a capillary tube by brazing another section to it using somekind of coupler?

    Yes just make sure both ends are clean cut and crimp into a small section of 1/4 pipe. It will not effect the
    overall performance too much.

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    Re: Capillary Tube Lengthening

    Thanks coolrunnings, I will try it.

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    Re: Capillary Tube Lengthening

    yes it is possible to add a splice i saw one on a dorm sized mini frige i recently scrapped for the metals.

    it looks like either the manufacturer ran out of long enough line on 1 roll and spliced to another roll or a repair was made where the filter drier was replaced with one from another junker and spliced.

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    Re: Capillary Tube Lengthening

    respect sir.
    i have a designing for case cat ref system.how to select refrigerant.than avoid chocking problem in low stage.please clear me

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