Diy loc line ???

Huaco said:

I have to pose a question... Is Lock-line or Flexible coolant line really that great of a deal? From guys that have used it for extended times they say it doesn't last more than a year of brewing. Most of these are not intended for food contact. That being the case, what will be leaching out of the plastic as you mash. Most of these lock lines are rated only to about 150*F. Much less than the 168*F mash out temps that many brewers hold. If these are degrading to the point of failure in just a YEAR, and most brewers only brew once or twice a month at most... That tells me that these things degrade pretty quickly which would also mean they are leaching a massive amount of crap into your hot wort!
If I could make a suggestion, why not go with a silicone tube wrapped around the top of the grainbed and recirulate/sparge with that? Silicone is food safe.

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alien said:

They may have been using "acid resistant" Loc Line made of polyester which has a max temp of 150°F.

http://www.loc-line.com/_doc/Specifications.pdf

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Wheelspin said:

I've seen guys using Loc Line for their sparge arms and think it's a great idea.

However, getting hold of Loc Line in my neck of the woods is a real pain and/or real expensive.

Does anyone have any ideas for making their own adjustable sparge arm that works like Loc Line.

I've tried zip tying coat hanger wire onto some silicone tubing with disappointing results.

Any other ideas out there ?

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Huaco said:

Theirs were blue and orange as shown. That may not mean much, but I think you may be on to something...

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