Replacement tube for floating dip tubes

[T Murph]

I am struggling to identify which tubing to order for replacing the tubes on my floating dip tubes. Does anyone know the correct tube they require?

 

[Broken Crow]

I am struggling to identify which tubing to order for replacing the tubes on my floating dip tubes. Does anyone know the correct tube they require?

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/siliconetubing14id.htm

 

[Whisky River]

Not sure which ones you are using but this post is from the thread for the for Float-it 2.0 dip tube. I think this is that really thin and flexible type of tubing but it might be smaller than the stuff on the standard floating dip tubes.

https://a.co/d/5teSI88?tag=forumyield-20

I've never had a problem but i regularly replace the tubing

Its pretty damn cheap on Amazon

Quickun Pure Silicone Tubing, 5mm ID x 7mm OD High Temp Food Grade Tube Pure Silicone Hose Tube for Home Brewing, Beer Line, Kegerator, Wine Making, Aquaponics, Air Hose by Proper Pour (16.4 Ft) https://a.co/d/5teSI88

Trong who makes flotit told me this is the exact tubing he uses

 

[Unicorn_Platypus]

Not sure which ones you are using but this post is from the thread for the for Float-it 2.0 dip tube. I think this is that really thin and flexible type of tubing but it might be smaller than the stuff on the standard floating dip tubes.

https://a.co/d/5teSI88?tag=forumyield-20

That looks like the same stuff

 

[Tony B]

I just bought some 1/4 silicone tubing on Amazon. It’s a little looser than I would like at the connections, but has worked so far with no hose clamps.

 

[wsmith1625]

https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/siliconetubing14id.htm

I accidentally bought the thick wall tubing and like it much better than the thin stuff. Much easier to connect to the dip tube and stays on without clamps.

 

[k-daddy]

1/4" thin walled tubing...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W5TGX8B/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=A13YYJYWLZVHOX&th=1

 

[T Murph]

@Whisky River I went with the tubing you suggested. It arrived today and it is exactly what i needed. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Whisky River]

Awesome, glad it helped. And credit to @Unicorn_Platypus who turned me on to it. (Reminder: I should buy some more because once you’ve found the perfect thing it’s only a matter of time before they change it

 

[Chorgey]

I just find it simply awesome that @Whisky River and @T Murph have their avatars as actors from Tombstone

 

[T Murph]

I just find it simply awesome that @Whisky River and @T Murph have their avatars as actors from Tombstone

I have Huckleberry tatooed on my left upper arm. Lol

 

[Whisky River]

I have Huckleberry tatooed on my left upper arm. Lol

Now that’s commitment! I just grow a Sam Elliott mustache from time to time

 

[odie]

you want thin wall silicone. I have floating tubes from 2 different sources...one the tubing was notably thicker...which is preferable for any other application.

but, the thicker stuff, when it's in it's "loop" or "dip", has more "force" pushing the float and tubing against the keg wall...this extra friction can sometimes cause the float to not drop with the beer level and then you suck co2 and not beer into the line...

This is where a SS nut or fender washer over the tubing helps.

 

[T Murph]

you want thin wall silicone. I have floating tubes from 2 different sources...one the tubing was notably thicker...which is preferable for any other application.

but, the thicker stuff, when it's in it's "loop" or "dip", has more "force" pushing the float and tubing against the keg wall...this extra friction can sometimes cause the float to not drop with the beer level and then you suck co2 and not beer into the line...

This is where a SS nut or fender washer over the tubing helps.

You are correct about the float getting stuck on the sides of the fermenter. I simply put two ss clamps let un-tight on the tube and let them slide freely on the tube. Works perfectly. Your suggestion of using washers or nuts does the same. Hopefully anyone experiencing this issue will see these post.