braided hoses

[mcmidc]

I'm putting together a new brew system (similiar to the countertop brutus 10)and I have a march pump arriving on Thursday. :rockin: I have bought some 1/2" ID braided pvc hose to use to move water/wort around. I plan on doing a RIMS system and will be transferring strike and sparge water with it too. Seems this won't be a problem because it's rated to 175d. What I'm concerned about is that I'm going to do a recirculation while I'm using my IC. I'm thinking it's only going to see the hot wort for a couple minutes to sanitize then the first few minutes when the chill starts. Is this going to be enough time to leech tastes into my beer? I see some guys on here use the braided hose on their rigs, how does it work for you? I'll eventually spring for some silicon but I can't get it at my LHBS and don't want to pay 6-7 bucks just for shipping on hose from an online store. I'd rather wait a while until I have more to buy.

 

[Catt22]

I'm putting together a new brew system (similiar to the countertop brutus 10)and I have a march pump arriving on Thursday. :rockin: I have bought some 1/2" ID braided pvc hose to use to move water/wort around. I plan on doing a RIMS system and will be transferring strike and sparge water with it too. Seems this won't be a problem because it's rated to 175d. What I'm concerned about is that I'm going to do a recirculation while I'm using my IC. I'm thinking it's only going to see the hot wort for a couple minutes to sanitize then the first few minutes when the chill starts. Is this going to be enough time to leech tastes into my beer? I see some guys on here use the braided hose on their rigs, how does it work for you? I'll eventually spring for some silicon but I can't get it at my LHBS and don't want to pay 6-7 bucks just for shipping on hose from an online store. I'd rather wait a while until I have more to buy.

I've been using the braided PVC hoses for years throughout my system with no problems whatsoever. I'm running a direct fired RIMS FWIW.

 

[Lil' Sparky]

Yeah, it'll be fine, but it'll wear out pretty quickly. When it does, definitely spring for the silicon. It's really nice!

 

[Catt22]

Yeah, it'll be fine, but it'll wear out pretty quickly. When it does, definitely spring for the silicon. It's really nice!

Wear out? Mine are not showing any sign of wear that I can see. What happens to the PVC hoses? Do they become brittle or what? The hose is cheap enough that it wouldn't be big deal if I had to replace it and I only use about 10 feet or so total. I use 5/8" ID hose and the same size in silicone is too pricey for my meager budget.

 

[Bobby_M]

I just don't like how soft the PVC gets. It usually makes the rubber ooze through the slits in the hose clamps and gets loose. I recall having to cut a half inch off the ends every 3rd brew or so. Buying the silicone is a one time investment and it's not that bad considering all the other crap we buy. It's like the tab for one night at a beer bar.

5/8" you say? How about a dollar a foot?
http://cgi.ebay.com/50-FT-SILASTIC-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item483898dac0

 

[samc]

I'd ask Catt to send you a photo of himself - rumor has it that he has grown horns from PVC chemicals. LOL

I like Silicone - I spent $50 for 25 feet which I expect to last a long time. Easy clean up, stays flexible, can be boiled, baked, won't melt if it gets close to a flame.

 

[Reelale]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/i-love-no-sparge-brewing-140972/index19.html#post1720631

Some have had leaching issues, I would use silicon hose to move wort.

 

[mcmidc]

Thanks guys for the responses. I think I'll use the stuff I have for now and when it wears out I'll look into getting some silicon hose.

 

[limulus]

I noticed my local Home Depot has silicon hose right next to the PVC and braided hose. It is more expensive, but they do stock it.

 

[Catt22]

I just don't like how soft the PVC gets. It usually makes the rubber ooze through the slits in the hose clamps and gets loose. I recall having to cut a half inch off the ends every 3rd brew or so. Buying the silicone is a one time investment and it's not that bad considering all the other crap we buy. It's like the tab for one night at a beer bar.

5/8" you say? How about a dollar a foot?
http://cgi.ebay.com/50-FT-SILASTIC-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item483898dac0

I haven't had that problem with the braided PVC and the same hose has been in service for a long time. A dollar a foot isn't bad at all for the silicone, but I think I'll stick with the PVC. I like the heavier wall thickness and reinforcement with the stuff I use. Less prone to collapsing on the suction side and also less prone to ballooning on the pressure side.

 

[bendavanza]

The 1/8" wall silicone 1/2" ID tube you see at AHS, BMW, bargainfittings, etc. is primo stuff. What they sell at home depot is thin walled beige stuff. I don't know of anyone who has been disappointed with the thick walled silicone. It also cleans up really easy. I just rinse with hot water.