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[BlKtRe]

I lost the p/n for the thick walled stuff. Cant even remember the specs. Anyone have it by chance. Looking for a brew buddy.

[beach]

Try this: https://www.mcmaster.com/#51135K86Beach

Edited by beach, 27 June 2012 - 04:18 AM.

[BlKtRe]

Is 1/8 wall thickness the thick walled stuff?

[beach]

Is 1/8 wall thickness the thick walled stuff?

AFAIK it is. I have 2 types of silicone tubing in my setup and the 1/8" is at least 2x as thick as the other stuff I have (came with my AutoSparge)Beach

Edited by beach, 27 June 2012 - 05:54 AM.

[HVB]

I do believe the 1/8 is the thick walled tubing. You want a ID of .5 and an OD of 75.

[BlKtRe]

Thanks.....

[BlKtRe]

Hmmmm, Ive been using reinforced vinyl tubing from HD since the day I started brewing. My brew buddy just pointed out that the label on this tubing says nothing about PVC while the spec on their site says its made of PVC. Why do they call it vinyl? Wtf is this all about?https://www.homedepo...g&storeId=10051

[beach]

PVC = Poly Vinyl ChlorideBeach

[SchwanzBrewer]

Hmmmm, Ive been using reinforced vinyl tubing from HD since the day I started brewing. My brew buddy just pointed out that the label on this tubing says nothing about PVC while the spec on their site says its made of PVC. Why do they call it vinyl? Wtf is this all about?https://www.homedepo...g&storeId=10051

Polyvinyl Choride

[zymot]

I have purchased tubing from McMaster, a couple times but was never very happy with it.The stuff I got from Williams Brewing is the stuff that works as I want,https://www.williams...foot-P3038.aspx

[BlKtRe]

Ok, so am I dying a slow death?

[beach]

Ok, so am I dying a slow death?

Yep, just like everyone. :cheers:Beach

[BlKtRe]

I have purchased tubing from McMaster, a couple times but was never very happy with it.The stuff I got from Williams Brewing is the stuff that works as I want,https://www.williams...foot-P3038.aspx

This stuff doesnt bend at all. Its close to being solid pipe.

[HVB]

I have purchased tubing from McMaster, a couple times but was never very happy with it.The stuff I got from Williams Brewing is the stuff that works as I want,https://www.williams...foot-P3038.aspx

Curious, what has been the issue with the McMaster stuff? Other than not being clear I have not had issue with it.

[zymot]

Curious, what has been the issue with the McMaster stuff? Other than not being clear I have not had issue with it.

The stuff I got is flimsy and collapses to easily. I thought I was buying the thick stuff. To be honest, I do not know if the McMaster part I ordered and the McMaster P/N shown in this thread is the same stuff. I ordered from McMaster years ago. I know I am happy with the stuff from Williams, that is why I mentioned it.

[gnef]

I tend to think you had the thin walled tubing. I have thin walled silicone for my racking tubing (3/8'' ID), and thick walled for my brew transfer tubing (1/2" ID).

[HVB]

The stuff I got is flimsy and collapses to easily. I thought I was buying the thick stuff. To be honest, I do not know if the McMaster part I ordered and the McMaster P/N shown in this thread is the same stuff. I ordered from McMaster years ago. I know I am happy with the stuff from Williams, that is why I mentioned it.

Got ya, I did order some thin stuff from them once and it was awful so I can see the issue.

[BlKtRe]

Just went to the Watts website. This is the reinforced vinyl tubing HD sells. It specifically says its food safe on the spec sheet. I thought it said it on the label as well. Im a cheap bastard.

Edited by BlKtRe, 27 June 2012 - 08:43 AM.

[gnef]

How often do you have to replace the reinforced pvc tubing?

[BlKtRe]

How often do you have to replace the reinforced pvc tubing?

I use the hose in loops to clean my plate and pwc with hot pbw then starsan all the time. My hose is probably 3 yrs old with hardly any trace of staining. Cleaning is the key to any hose longevity. I've seen the silicone stuff far dirtier than my hose.