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Brewing Discussions => Equipment & Chemicals => Topic started by: montofk on May 28, 2014, 12:19:50 PM

Title: Is ALL silicon tube food safe?
Post by: montofk on May 28, 2014, 12:19:50 PM
Anyone know about this?.... for example would this be classed as 'food safe'?:

http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Blue-Professional-ADB12296-Silicone/dp/B007PGE2IS

I got a tiny wee pump on ebay... the diameter of this aquarium tube fits perfect to the pump (and is available in the local pet shop)

So is there different types of silicon tube.... food grade, medical grade, aquarium grade etc?

Title: Re: Is ALL silicon tube food safe?
Post by: Garry on May 28, 2014, 12:23:31 PM
The way I look at it, tropical fish are finicky feckers. So if it's safe for them it's safe for beer.

I'm sure someone else will have a more scientific answer.
Title: Re: Is ALL silicon tube food safe?
Post by: montofk on June 01, 2014, 02:57:29 PM
Interesting point Garry...
I got the tube anyway from the pet store... Works perfectly on a dry (wet) run with water.. will give it a go for the next brew.. and will report back if I experience any side effects over the next few years.  ;D
Title: Re: Is ALL silicon tube food safe?
Post by: Eoin on June 01, 2014, 03:03:38 PM
Quote from: montofk on June 01, 2014, 02:57:29 PM
Interesting point Garry...
I got the tube anyway from the pet store... Works perfectly on a dry (wet) run with water.. will give it a go for the next brew.. and will report back if I experience any side effects over the next few years.  ;D

If your belly grows and you notice your boobs are catching up with your wives...that's the beer and not the tubing....just saying like.
Title: Re: Is ALL silicon tube food safe?
Post by: Tom on June 01, 2014, 03:10:11 PM
Quote from: Eoin on June 01, 2014, 03:03:38 PM
Quote from: montofk on June 01, 2014, 02:57:29 PM
Interesting point Garry...
I got the tube anyway from the pet store... Works perfectly on a dry (wet) run with water.. will give it a go for the next brew.. and will report back if I experience any side effects over the next few years.  ;D

If your belly grows and you notice your boobs are catching up with your wives...that's the beer and not the tubing....just saying like.

With your wives? You lucky bugger! It's a wonder you have time to brew at all.
Title: Re: Is ALL silicon tube food safe?
Post by: montofk on June 01, 2014, 04:20:55 PM
 ;D "silicon implants"