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Unread 09-17-2001, 08:22 PM   #1
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Default 1/2 ID tubing suggestion needed

I need a very flexible 1/2" ID tubing that does not collapse that easy, the cheap clear stuff at Home Depot Blows, the braided stuff is too stiff to work with in my specific location, anyone have any suggestions?

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Unread 09-17-2001, 09:11 PM   #2
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Get some clear silicone tubing from mcmaster.com
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Unread 09-17-2001, 10:08 PM   #3
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Silicone is the way to go. It kinks easier, but it also seals much tigher because it actually alows the clamps to compress a little.

This weekend I'll be removing the parts of my system that use vynal and replacing them with silicone.
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Unread 09-18-2001, 01:17 AM   #4
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At www.mcmaster.com, they have thick and thin walled hose. Make sure to grab the thick walled as it is quite difficult to kink. The thin stuff kinks easily.
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Unread 09-18-2001, 04:32 PM   #5
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I found this stuff, not cheap at all, but local to me at a local Marine supply store, It is the Series 150 clear Vinyl Tubing, like your oppinions of it, here is a link: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/com...01&cgrfnbr=550

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Unread 09-20-2001, 12:19 AM   #6
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I'm not sure about that stuff, but vinyl tubing is in general quite stiff.
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Unread 09-20-2001, 07:11 AM   #7
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It was very flexible(when I heated it up a little) and stayed to its shape after I put it in place(no kinking whatsoever) figured this might help people that need good tubing.

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Unread 09-20-2001, 09:04 AM   #8
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yeah that's true, if you get vinyl warm then cool it it'll hold a shape pretty weel, as long as the water in your setup doesn't get to hot
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heh, back in the days when i didn't used ho have a radiator, the water got hot enough that my vinyl tubing got sticky to the touch
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