Braided hose

[jamesb]

Hi All.

I'm looking at getting a load of 10mm ID braided hose for transferring liquor and wort. Anyone have any preferences as to which hose they use? I've found some, but it's only rated to 60°C, and I really need it up to 80°C. Obviously, I'm a cheapskate, so any ideas would be great.

 

[Vossy1]

I've used braided in the past. At hot temps it goes limp and kinks really easily
Morebeer do a silicon tube which is hard to beat, but it's in 1/2".
The problem with buying silicon tubing in the U.K, is the price and quantity required

Quite a few HB's use the Morebeer tube.

EDIT forgot to mention that the braided tube can delaminate at high temps and can burst really easily.

 

[jamesb]

Ok, thanks Vossy. I'll have a look into some alternatives.

 

[BrewStew]

when i sent an enquiry to Oilybits.com he reccomended his metal braided PVC hosing....

http://www.oilybits.com/hose/pvc-suction-hose-steel-reinforced-39-armorvin-hna-39-/prod_83.html

when i (eventually) purchase his plastic 100L conical i'm gunna give this stuff a try

 

[Aleman]

The ideal stuff of course is Steam hose, and I've seen some of it for sale . . . it is similar to braided PVC but is lines with something else . . . which just happens to be food grade . . .it don't delaminate though

When I find it I'll post the link