I've used the rifle cleaning rods too for larger diameter hose. For all the 1/4 and 3/8 tubing, I rinse right after use then blow out the tube with compressed air so there are no water spots; star-san before use and all my tubes seems to be nice and bright clean.
Guess I'll have to replace some of mine. I got some brewing eqpt out after being in storage since 2002.. the vinyl tubing is sticky. That should be fine for the chiller In-N-Out.. but not for anything that touches the brew. Don't have a clue what would have caused that.
Was it stored in the attic? Heat will make vinyl tubing go sticky.
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