Hey guys, does anybody here currently use or know of a clear flexible tubing that can be used on wort/water at temperatures up to 212F? I found some UV-resistant stuff on Mcmaster but i wanted to see if anyone else is currently using it or something similar. it is "UV-resistant Clear PVC" PN 1487T4.
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lizardeye
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www.northernbrewer.com/shop/3-8-id-thermoplastic-tubing-1.html
Pretty expensive, but good up to 275 degrees.
Pretty expensive, but good up to 275 degrees.
Silicone is the standard that most everyone uses. It's food grade and can easily handle the temps most homebrewers will throw at it. Most use 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD.
I went a different route and I'm quite happy I did. I use Tygon Tygoprene XL-60. It is good up to 250 degrees.
This is the best price I found online:
5/8": http://emurdock.com/tygoprene-an800038-1.aspx
1/2": http://emurdock.com/tygoprene-an800038.aspx
Cheaper than silicone tubing as well and holds up a bit better under hot temps.
This is the best price I found online:
5/8": http://emurdock.com/tygoprene-an800038-1.aspx
1/2": http://emurdock.com/tygoprene-an800038.aspx
Cheaper than silicone tubing as well and holds up a bit better under hot temps.
BobbyM with brewhardware.com recently switched to a silicon hose that is really clear. His will be the next hose i buy when i start replacing or adding hoses
I'm just making sure you weren't claiming that tygoprene was better with hot temps than silicone. You meant in comparison to PVC right?
Golddiggie
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Hey Bobby_M, is it safe to assume that your super-clear tubing (for silicone tubing that is) is still good to ~500°F?
Golddiggie
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Flame wash is one. Also making sure it is 100% neutral at the temps the wort is at going through it.
I also like how flexible the silicone tubing is even at room temp. No memory in it to speak of. I even use it on my keg spray wand since it's much easier to use that way.
I also like how flexible the silicone tubing is even at room temp. No memory in it to speak of. I even use it on my keg spray wand since it's much easier to use that way.
Yes.
Golddiggie
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Flame wash from the burner under the kettle/keggle can easily get up there.
It might not be in enough places but it's smarter to exceed the temperatures you'll encounter by a healthy margin than be too close to it. At least we know we'll not have any issue with the silicone tubing.
Golddiggie
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I placed a split piece of the tubing onto the handle to the ball valve on my first keggle. My current keggle is built with TC connections so the valve handle is further away from the flame wash.
Maybe we're over-engineering what we use hot side but I've never heard of any flavor issues from people using the silicone tubing as we do.
Maybe we're over-engineering what we use hot side but I've never heard of any flavor issues from people using the silicone tubing as we do.
moparx12
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thanks guys. I might go with the tygoprene or the super clear PVC i found on mcmaster. It seems to be the clearest and that is what i am looking for. also it is UV resistant. I don't have to worry about open flames!
