Silicone tubing

[Syncman]

I am using a cheapie food grade 12V pump off ebay, to circulate wort. The 3/8" ID silicone tubing kinks really easy. Especially when its hot. Problem is I have to dismantle my equipment after every brew day, so the silicone is good for that. Is there a better option?

 

[Nokt]

Have you considered an elbow where the tubing kinks? I'm guessing it kinks where it attaches to the kettle.

 

[popsicleian]

Try a more expensive, thicker-walled tubing. I have some really thin-walled tubing that kinks very easily, and some sturdier thick-walled stuff that doesn't.

 

[SEndorf]

I replaced mine with 1/2" ID X 7/8" OD a while back and was surprised at the difference. Much easier to use and better heat retention.

 

[augiedoggy]

buy 1/2" barbed fittings for the pump.. I use the 24v version and use the thicker walled 1/2" ID stuff with no problems.

 

[Wizard_of_Frobozz]

I use thermoplastic tubing for my pump suctions (also called Santoprene). Cheaper than silicone and more rigid (but not too rigid). Can't see through it, however, which is really the only downside as far as I can tell.

Lots of vendors sell it; do a search for "thermoplastic tubing brewing" and you'll get a bunch of different vendors & sizes.

 

[augiedoggy]

I use thermoplastic tubing for my pump suctions (also called Santoprene). Cheaper than silicone and more rigid (but not too rigid). Can't see through it, however, which is really the only downside as far as I can tell.

Lots of vendors sell it; do a search for "thermoplastic tubing brewing" and you'll get a bunch of different vendors & sizes.

its what bremation and stout sells with thier pro nano systems so... I bought 100ft of it..