Pumps and silicon tubing

[kmlavoy]

So, I'm about to invest in a pump, and was going to get some tubing to use with it for high temperatures. I was looking at the silicon tubing, but then I noticed on Morebeer that they say it can't take very much pressure. I know a few people on this site use it. Is there any concern with bursting at higher temps? I was going to use it for my HLT/MLT.

 

[John Beere]

So, I'm about to invest in a pump, and was going to get some tubing to use with it for high temperatures. I was looking at the silicon tubing, but then I noticed on Morebeer that they say it can't take very much pressure. I know a few people on this site use it. Is there any concern with bursting at higher temps? I was going to use it for my HLT/MLT.

No concerns at all with using it in conjunction with a march pump. You can see it on my setup here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=39422

 

[kmlavoy]

Nice. Thanks for the tip.

Are those the plastic disconnects on your system? Also, is it me, or does it appear that your pump has the ball valve on the inlet side?

 

[John Beere]

Yeah, those are plastic QDs from both MoreBeer and Austins (they sell the same thing). The ball valve is on the outlet, I took the head off the pump and rotated it 180 degrees...