Loc Line to run a whirlpool

[Leukass]

Has anyone used Loc Line to run a whirlpool during and after boiling? From what i read the max temp is 170*

 

[Jwin]

Which means you cant sanitize with boiling wort.

 

[Leukass]

Right - that is my question as it lists the melting point at 329*

 

[HD3]

I thought I read somewhere that it really isn't meant for boiling liquid, with a max operating temp of 170 degrees.

 

[AnOldUR]

Link

So I called the company that manufactures Loc-Line and spoke to their sales manager.

Here's the skinny:

The 170 degree temperature guideline is for mechanical reasons. At temps higher than than the ball/socket connects becomes more prone to leakage...no big if you're using it for sparging. In fact they have FDA "Food Grade" rating to 240 degrees and she assured me there would be no possible impact to flavor, health, etc as the plastic doesn't even begin to soften until about 340 degrees.

 

[augiedoggy]

Good to know since I use this stuff for my sparge arm...