CO2 proof tubing?
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I've heard that it is better than regular silicone tubing. But, I've never actually seen any tests to prove this...everyone just seems to say it's better - especially the people who sell it! I'm still using that green silicone line too.
I believe the tubing you want to avoid is plastic tubing. That stuff will degard very quickly when used in CO2 injection. Silicon tubing is much better, but from what I understand, not 100% CO2 proof. It will allow some CO2 to escape, and from what I hear, also degrade over time. CO2 resistant tubing is 100% CO2 resistant, meaning it will not allow any CO2 to escape and resists being degraded.
HTH
-Richer
HTH
-Richer
That's a good question. I don't recall any retailers saying what it was made of. Most just say that it's 'special' and that it is 99% C02 resistant.
How about that John Guest tubing - like the stuff that comes on RO/DI units? Wonder if that would be any better than silicone?
I did have problems with regular plastic tubing and switched to silicone - haven't had any problems since.
Has anyone had problems getting the silicone tubing to seal as well as the cheap stuff?
I used it with regular airline fittings and when I switched over to the silicone I found that I had leaks. I assumed it was leaking around the check valve and my seperation chamber. I had to take very small cable ties and cinch them on the fittings to stop the leaks.
I used it with regular airline fittings and when I switched over to the silicone I found that I had leaks. I assumed it was leaking around the check valve and my seperation chamber. I had to take very small cable ties and cinch them on the fittings to stop the leaks.
That is what I have done(cable ties) , there are some fittings which are slightly larger and can be found at home depot.