Tri-Clover and hoses

[jgalak]

As I understand it, the whole idea with tri-clover is sanitation, not having nooks and crannies where gunk can build up. Which is why folks here say that using NPT to Tri-Clover adapters defeats the point - the threads are not sanitary.

What about hoses? If you use a tri-clover to hose barb adapter, aren't you having the same problem where the hose meets the barbs? Is there a solution for this (other than using pipes for everything, which isn't always practical)?

 

[Bobby_M]

Yes, there is definitely a spot for gunk to hide at the hose to barb junction but it's nowhere near as bad as threads.

 

[jgalak]

So what's the recomended procedure? Take the hoses off each time? Every few brew cycles? Something else?

I'm thinking especially of hoses used on the "cold side", for things like fermenter to keg transfer.

 

[jgalak]

Oops, double post.

 

[Bobby_M]

Heat sanitize by boiling just the ends.

 

[jgalak]

Is silicone tubing safe to boil? I'm assuming yes, since it's used to move boiling wort around...

Thanks!

 

[BBBF]

Is silicone tubing safe to boil? I'm assuming yes, since it's used to move boiling wort around...

Thanks!

Yes. It should be safe up to 500F, so you could even put it in your oven.