Don Newcomb
10-14-2011, 16:00
I'm trying to replace the siphon tube on a "hiker's friend" type filtration system. Most of the tubing I find is too thick, heavy and gets stiff when cold. Right now I'm leaning toward a standard 1/4" O.D. vinyl tube with an expander to get it to fit the filter outlet.
Does anyone have any suggestions on a better type of tubing? I've been to the model airplane shop, restaurant supply, marine supply and hardware stores, without finding a lot of usable variety. McMaster Carr has a huge variety of tubings from Acetal to THV (whatever they are). I'm not sure if any are better than vinyl for this application.
Does anyone have any suggestions on a better type of tubing? I've been to the model airplane shop, restaurant supply, marine supply and hardware stores, without finding a lot of usable variety. McMaster Carr has a huge variety of tubings from Acetal to THV (whatever they are). I'm not sure if any are better than vinyl for this application.