Hlt > Mlt

[John Long]

So I have the normal, clear, easily bendable tubing from my LHBS. Can I use that to transfer my striking water to my MLT? Or do I need a special type of tubing?

Thanks!

 

[Stratotankard]

That will work just fine. I'd venture to say that is what 95% of folks here use.

Terje

 

[Budzu]

I would never attempt that myself without knowing about the tube.. I just am not so sure about how much temp my tubing can handle. I wouldn't try it unless I was sure.
For my strike water and everything on my AG system I use a braided hose that is rated to take boiling water. It's from Goodyear.
If I were you or myself and doing it over again, I'd get some silicone tubing from one of the online HB shops.

Then again it could be that you have hi temp tubing and its fine, hard to tell.

But avoid the risk of plastic and chemical leeching above all else.

Cheers

 

[Bobby_M]

You should use either the white opaque thermoplastic stuff or silicone. They are about $1.50 and 2.20 per foot respectively from any homebrew shop online. Cut a small piece of the tubing you thought you wanted to use and leave it in a teacup of 190f water. Let it cool, then taste the water. If it tastes good, use it.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

An HLT is neither greater than, nor equal to, an MLT.

I am just saying.

However, a BLT may be.

 

[Synovia]

mmmm.....bacon

 

[John Long]

Speaking of it... I have some extra inner tubing from a braided hose. I'll try that.

Thanks!