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John Devitt BPL Member
PostedJan 2, 2012 at 4:33 pm

I did a search in the forums, and could not find silicone tube for my water filters. I tries Lowes, HD, hobby Lobby, Micheals, arrowhead equip, ect. US Plastics has some, but I didn't see and FDA foood grade certification listed. Does anyone have a current source for 1/4" & 1/8" food grade silicone tubbing?

Thanks & Regards,
JOhn

Roger Caffin BPL Member
PostedJan 2, 2012 at 5:29 pm

Google silicone tubing. Plenty of sources. Don't worry about the FDA certification.

Cheers

PostedJan 2, 2012 at 5:47 pm

Check your local homebrewing and aquarium shops. Or ask a friend who works in a research lab very nicely :)

PostedJan 3, 2012 at 7:56 am

Anyplace which sells aquarium supplies should have silicone air tubing. I think it's typically 1/4".

PostedJan 7, 2012 at 6:00 pm

I use McMaster-Carr at mcmaster.com for tubing. I've replaced a bunch from reservoirs and the Hiker that I've had for eight years. I also got some to rebuild a GSI moka-pot when the brass tube broke.

PostedJun 30, 2012 at 12:32 am

Silicon tubing provide the flexibility, durability & also chemical & temperature resistant. Its also used in wide varieties of industry..

pipe plugs

Dustin Short BPL Member
PostedJun 30, 2012 at 10:30 am

US Plastics has a lot of nice supplies and reasonable prices for small sized items (their larger tanks tend to be more expensive than necessary). [EDIT] Didn't realize you'd already checked here, but I found some for you anyway ;)

Here's their FDA approved silicon tubing, although for some reason it specifically says not to use with fuels (makes me wonder what fuel silicon tubing has different…)

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23884&catid=799

Roger Caffin BPL Member
PostedJun 30, 2012 at 2:08 pm

> not to use with fuels
Yes, that is correct. Silicones are not suitable for use with hydrocarbon fuels.

Cheers

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