Hi temp liquid tubing

[PilotBMP]

I have filtered these forums and still no luck, can anyone tell me where I can hi temp 1/2" ID tubing that can withstand boil temps without compromising integrity? Thanks all!

Ben

 

[duffy5018]

http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/1-2-id-silicone-high-temp-tubing.html

 

[markymarx]

http://www.brewhardware.com/tubing

Along with many other nice items...

 

[BargainFittings]

We carry 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD clear silicone tubing as well.

On sale for $2.09 a foot.


http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=122

 

[PrinceOfThePoint]

www.mcmaster.com

Temperature ratings are readily available for the myriad of tubing varieties...

 

[beerme70]

I use the clear, braided, high pressure line from the local hardware store, and have never had any problems.

 

[IslandLizard]

I use the clear, braided, high pressure line from the local hardware store, and have never had any problems.

Cut a few inches off and boil for 1/2 hour in distilled water. Smell it. Let cool and drink a bit. It may change your mind on not having problems from it.

Thick walled silicone tubing is the way to move hot wort.

 

[beerme70]

Cut a few inches off and boil for 1/2 hour in distilled water. Smell it. Let cool and drink a bit. It may change your mind on not having problems from it.

Thick walled silicone tubing is the way to move hot wort.

It's the same silicone tubing you buy at any HBS.

 

[BargainFittings]

Most of the hardware stores only sell vinyl tubing.

Braided silicone tubing is pretty expensive - $7.00 or more per foot.

 

[acidrain]

I have filtered these forums and still no luck, can anyone tell me where I can hi temp 1/2" ID tubing that can withstand boil temps without compromising integrity? Thanks all!

Ben

In contact with wort? Silicone, like others have said.
Just hot water (non-potable)? Reinforced vinyl or high-temp rubber hose (goodyear makes some) will work, but is not food safe.

 

[pghxdguy]

If your not concerned about color, try and diesel repair shop or dealer. I'm in the heavy diesel industry and pretty much every single low pressure hose we use is 100% silicone. The heater hoses are 2 ply silicone with a nylon braid. From the hose manufacturer, they are good to 300*F. This is what I am going to use in my home brew set up once I get it finished up. Its nothing for me to pull a few feet from a 300ft roll of heater hose.

But everything I have read, says silicone is the way to go, especially for hot wort.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

This diesel heater hose you speak of, are they 1/2" diameters?

Or do they start @ 5/8- 3/4" ?

 

[pghxdguy]

This diesel heater hose you speak of, are they 1/2" diameters?

Or do they start @ 5/8- 3/4" ?

In my shop, we have rolls of it from 1/4" to 1 1/8".

Here is a link to stuff we use...
http://www.purosil.com/product.php?category=heater_vacuum&id=0

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Nice!
Food safe, I'm guessin', since you have decided to use it?

 

[b-boy]

I love this stuff: http://www.rebelbrewer.com/shop/plumbing/high-temp-tubing-1-2-id/. It holds pressure well too.

 

[pghxdguy]

Nice!
Food safe, I'm guessin', since you have decided to use it?

They do make a titanium cured tube for food/medical use, but in their literature it states that in general silicone is safe for use in food and beverage lines.

 

[ClaudiusB]

I have been using Norprene A-60-F, 275°F, food grade hoses for years.
US Plastic is one of the sellers.

Cheers,
ClaudiusB

 

[Minbari]

I have been using Norprene A-60-F, 275°F, food grade hoses for years.
US Plastic is one of the sellers.

Cheers,
ClaudiusB

for 1/2", its $4 a foot plus shipping. what makes it better than silicone?

 

[ClaudiusB]

for 1/2", its $4 a foot plus shipping. what makes it better than silicone?

I use 1" hoses, Norprene dosen't colapse like silicone with my pumps.