1/2" Silicone Hose Tubing

illin8 · Feb 10, 2010

Any one know the difference between these two products? Any difference outside of the $2.10 vs $2.20 per foot price tag?

Bargain Fittings

Austin Homebrew Supply

Trying to pull the trigger on tubing, any recommendations would be appreciated!

dmob29 · Feb 10, 2010

Looks the same to me, probably the same manufacturer. I always try and check my local HW store, try and save a few bucks on shipping or whatever.

Dog House Brew · Feb 10, 2010

Both companies are good. I just like the service at Bargain.

The Pol · Feb 10, 2010

Isnt Bargain fittings like $5 flat shipping? It comes down to total cost, they are the same item. AHS is $8 shipping.

So, $3/$.10 is 30... if you are ordering under 30 feet, it is cheaper at BF. If you are getting more than 30 feet, it is cheaper at AHS

WPStrassburg · Feb 10, 2010

I called for pricing on some of these guys tubing, but they were closed due to the snow, but based on their clearance/regular pricing, they might be a reasonable source.

http://www.newageindustries.com/closout1.asp

TXCrash · Feb 10, 2010

I use this hose from Brewmasters Warehouse and am pleased with it. Nice and sturdy stuff.

Really all depends on what else you need in the same order. Fill each cart and see what ends up being the lowest shipped price. All three vendors are well respected here.

mariojr · Feb 11, 2010

Can't beat the five dollar shipping at bargainfittings.com...well maybe you could but they have excellent customer service and ship quickly.

IrregularPulse · Feb 11, 2010

from bargainfittings
"1/2" Inner Diameter X 3/4" Outer Diameter 1/8" Thick"
How is this possible. 1/2" ID and 3/4"OD wouldn't that be 1/4 thick?

BreWirfel · Feb 11, 2010

IrregularPulse said:
from bargainfittings
"1/2" Inner Diameter X 3/4" Outer Diameter 1/8" Thick"
How is this possible. 1/2" ID and 3/4"OD wouldn't that be 1/4 thick?

3/4 od - 1/2 ID =1/4 remaining. it is a tube, so that is 1/8 inch per side

IrregularPulse · Feb 11, 2010

bwahahah God I'm an idiot

bendavanza · Feb 11, 2010

Same tube I've bought it from both. You will not find this stuff at a big box HW store.
It all comes down to what other stuff you may or may not need when you place your order. Both AHS and BF are quick and professional.

illin8 · Feb 11, 2010

Thats what I figured but just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing something. Thanks!

WPStrassburg · Feb 11, 2010

WPStrassburg said:
I called for pricing on some of these guys tubing, but they were closed due to the snow, but based on their clearance/regular pricing, they might be a reasonable source.

http://www.newageindustries.com/closout1.asp

Just got a quote for 100' of 1/2" id 5/8" od for $0.935/ft and 100' of 1/2" id 3/4" od $1.932/ft plus shipping.

The Pol · Feb 11, 2010

You want the 3/4" OD, trust me... the other stuff has a tendency to kink easy.

Brewmasters Warehouse · Feb 11, 2010

Yes you will want the 3/4" OD. I made the mistake of ordering the 5/8 OD once, and I could not even sell it do to how easy it would kink, and how flimsy it was. The 3/4" OD is very nice and easy to work with.

Ed

adx · Feb 11, 2010

WPStrassburg said:
Just got a quote for 100' of 1/2" id 5/8" od for $0.935/ft and 100' of 1/2" id 3/4" od $1.932/ft plus shipping.

If you really need 100' that could be a good deal as long as shipping is <$25.

samc · Feb 11, 2010

100' is a lot of tubing. I bought 25' and have enough for my entire process with a few feet left over. I'd buy it from whichever brew supply store you intend to patronize, local or online and not try to beat every last penny out of every purchase.

shoebag22 · Feb 11, 2010

Brewmasters Warehouse said:
Yes you will want the 3/4" OD. I made the mistake of ordering the 5/8 OD once, and I could not even sell it do to how easy it would kink, and how flimsy it was. The 3/4" OD is very nice and easy to work with.

Ed

Ed,

Do you have a link for the 3/4" OD tubing?

TXCrash · Feb 11, 2010

curtis97322 said:
I use this hose from Brewmasters Warehouse and am pleased with it. Nice and sturdy stuff.

Really all depends on what else you need in the same order. Fill each cart and see what ends up being the lowest shipped price. All three vendors are well respected here.

shoebag22 said:
Ed,

Do you have a link for the 3/4" OD tubing?

This thing on?

Brewmasters Warehouse · Feb 12, 2010

shoebag22 said:
Ed,

Do you have a link for the 3/4" OD tubing?

Here is the link. We like pretty much everyone else only carry the 3/4" OD tubing.

Thanks,

Ed

shoebag22 · Feb 12, 2010

Brewmasters Warehouse said:
Here is the link. We like pretty much everyone else only carry the 3/4" OD tubing.

Thanks,

Ed

Thanks Ed. I see you just changed the description to mention the OD now. I ordered some from you yesterday and just wanted peace of mind that I ordered the correct tube.

Brewmasters Warehouse · Feb 12, 2010

shoebag22 said:
Thanks Ed. I see you just changed the description to mention the OD now. I ordered some from you yesterday and just wanted peace of mind that I ordered the correct tube.

I understand. I never did sell the 5/8" OD tubing that I got in. It was not suitable for a pump, so I think I gave most of it away to folks that wanted it anyway.

Ed

saq · Feb 13, 2010

I have some of the high temp silicone 1/2" tubing from BMW, very happy with it! Does not kink or even change shape/strength when you run boiling liquids through it. Great tubes!

passedpawn · Feb 13, 2010

Brewmasters Warehouse said:
Yes you will want the 3/4" OD. I made the mistake of ordering the 5/8 OD once, and I could not even sell it do to how easy it would kink, and how flimsy it was. The 3/4" OD is very nice and easy to work with.

Ed

I bought from this guy (Ed at BW) and it was quality tubing.

keithd · Mar 10, 2010

Semi-zombie-thread time!!

...Anyway...

Has anyone seen the ebay silicone tubing for sale? I picked up a 50 foot roll of 1/2 ID, 7/8" OD (!) for $89 shipped in Nov 2008.

The 3/16" wall is definitely more rigid than the 1/2x3/4 tubing, but I may have to go with the 2/16" wall tubing as the absolute cheapest I've seen for the 3/16" wall tubing is around $300 for a 100' roll.

rjohnson67 · Sep 20, 2010

This looks like a place to purchase silicones online.

JVD_X · Sep 20, 2010

keithd said:
Semi-zombie-thread time!!

...Anyway...

Has anyone seen the ebay silicone tubing for sale? I picked up a 50 foot roll of 1/2 ID, 7/8" OD (!) for $89 shipped in Nov 2008.

The 3/16" wall is definitely more rigid than the 1/2x3/4 tubing, but I may have to go with the 2/16" wall tubing as the absolute cheapest I've seen for the 3/16" wall tubing is around $300 for a 100' roll.

The thicker the walling the better. I find the 7/8" OD to be the best value. They carry that at McMaster Carr.

It is expensive but well worth it because it can handle a vacuum and it is resistant to pinching in tight corners.

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