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Brewing Discussions => All Grain Brewing => Topic started by: Simon_ on November 14, 2014, 02:13:42 PM

Title: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: Simon_ on November 14, 2014, 02:13:42 PM
I'm looking experiment with No Chill so what tubing would I need to use to safely transfer the near boiling wort from the kettle to the Corney/Cube? 

I have a few different thicknesses of this Polythene (https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/polythene-tubing-clear-12-bore-per-meter-p-253.html). Is this likely to melt or leech chemicals into my wort?

Title: Re: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: LordEoin on November 14, 2014, 02:28:17 PM
it'll be fine but go very soft.
Silicone tubing would be better.
Title: Re: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: Simon_ on November 14, 2014, 02:53:31 PM
Quote from: LordEoin on November 14, 2014, 02:28:17 PM
it'll be fine but go very soft.
Silicone tubing would be better.

Cheers. You mean the polythene goes soft / limp?
Do any of the home brew shops do Silicone here?

Maybe copper might be a good option?
Title: Re: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: Garry on November 14, 2014, 03:01:40 PM
Try sending Damo (http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,4619.0.html) a PM for 1/2" silicon tube. It's very good quality stuff.
Title: Re: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: Jacob on November 14, 2014, 03:28:20 PM
Quote from: groom on November 14, 2014, 02:53:31 PM
Do any of the home brew shops do Silicone here?

Maybe copper might be a good option?

If you need a meter or two think that may find something for ya.
Title: Re: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: Simon_ on November 14, 2014, 03:32:52 PM
Quote from: Jacob on November 14, 2014, 03:28:20 PM
Quote from: groom on November 14, 2014, 02:53:31 PM
Do any of the home brew shops do Silicone here?

Maybe copper might be a good option?

If you need a meter or two think that may find something for ya.

That'd be sweet. A meter would do me
Title: Re: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: Jacob on November 14, 2014, 04:01:32 PM
Quote from: groom on November 14, 2014, 03:32:52 PM
That'd be sweet. A meter would do me

When do you need it?
Title: Re: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: Simon_ on November 14, 2014, 04:08:56 PM
No rush. I can pick it up off you when it suit you. I'm driving through the north county this evening as it happens
Title: Re: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: Paddy on November 14, 2014, 04:57:07 PM
We used Polythene for a while but read a few reports of it leaching chemicals which was somewhat concerning so we went down the silicon route and wouldn't go back.  The stuff is great! 
Title: Re: Tubing to use to transfer hot wort from kettle
Post by: heeler58 on November 15, 2014, 11:41:07 AM
Hi, Qualpex pipe will do the trick. It's used in central heating and will take boiling all day long and will not leach. Copper can leach if allowed to turn green, remember!☺👍