Silicon Tubing 3/4” ID

[Squist]

I’m looking for a retail source for a short length (1’ max) of 3/4” ID silicone tubing for vibration dampening of a return pump. In the end, I’ll probably use 4” of it for what I need.

Apparently, silicone hose may be common with home brewing beer. And I’m guessing there are some well-provisioned brewing supply stores in the area.

Anyone know where to get hose by the foot? Or anyone have some you might part with?

 

[ofzakaria]

I’m looking for a retail source for a short length (1’ max) of 3/4” ID silicone tubing for vibration dampening of a return pump. In the end, I’ll probably use 4” of it for what I need.

Apparently, silicone hose may be common with home brewing beer. And I’m guessing there are some well-provisioned brewing supply stores in the area.

Anyone know where to get hose by the foot? Or anyone have some you might part with?

If you need it for aquarium use I like these

White Soft Silicone Tubing (Sold by the Foot)

Sold by the Foot. Why does BRS recommend this? For ultra-quiet plumbing a small section of silicone tubing is key. We recommend at least a small piece to isolate pumps from the ridged plumbing. Silicone tubing can kink fairly easily, so it isn’t the best to use in locations with hard bends...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

If you want something higher quality I use these for return pump connection

Anti-vibration sets

Anti-vibration sets for Red Dragon pumps

royalexclusiv.com

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[ofzakaria]

Btw this also is a great source for all type of tubings and not easy to find parts....its incredible I have found some tubing sizes that cannot be found anywhere else.

Www.mcmaster.com

Here are some options with the part number I get every now and then

6546T66
Tygon PVC Tubing 2" ID, 2-1/2" OD,

6516T51
Tygon PVC Clear Tubing, 1-1/2" ID, 1-7/8" OD

6546T63
Tygon PVC Tubing 1-1/2" ID, 2" OD2


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[MolaMola]

Btw this also is a great source for all type of tubings and not easy to find parts....its incredible I have found some tubing sizes that cannot be found anywhere else.

Www.mcmaster.com

You don’t need a business acct with McMaster?

 

[ofzakaria]

You don’t need a business acct with McMaster?

No, I buy from them regardless of the order size. Some times even one item at a time

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[Squist]

Btw this also is a great source for all type of tubings and not easy to find parts....its incredible I have found some tubing sizes that cannot be found anywhere else.

Www.mcmaster.com

Here are some options with the part number I get every now and then

6546T66
Tygon PVC Tubing 2" ID, 2-1/2" OD,

6516T51
Tygon PVC Clear Tubing, 1-1/2" ID, 1-7/8" OD

6546T63
Tygon PVC Tubing 1-1/2" ID, 2" OD2

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Flagg37]

If you need it for aquarium use I like these

White Soft Silicone Tubing (Sold by the Foot)

Sold by the Foot. Why does BRS recommend this? For ultra-quiet plumbing a small section of silicone tubing is key. We recommend at least a small piece to isolate pumps from the ridged plumbing. Silicone tubing can kink fairly easily, so it isn’t the best to use in locations with hard bends...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

If you want something higher quality I use these for return pump connection

Anti-vibration sets

Anti-vibration sets for Red Dragon pumps

royalexclusiv.com

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I’ve been looking for a larger size than the 1” that BRS sells. I may have to go the RE route. I haven’t decided if I’m going 1-1/2” or 1-1/4” on the return plumbing.

 

[ofzakaria]

I’ve been looking for a larger size than the 1” that BRS sells. I may have to go the RE route. I haven’t decided if I’m going 1-1/2” or 1-1/4” on the return plumbing.

The RE tubing is amazing. Very high quality and will never leach anything. I use it on all my pumps( I use red dragon btw). They have diffrent sizes just make sure you chose the right one.
You can buy the tubing only or they also sell sub assembly of the tub+fitting

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[Kensington Reefer]

@ofzakaria
Thanks for the McMaster link
very interesting place

and if anyone is interested...
check out the 80/20.net worm hole of ideas

best fishes and happy reefing to all

 

[hyacinth]

I’m looking for a retail source for a short length (1’ max) of 3/4” ID silicone tubing for vibration dampening of a return pump. In the end, I’ll probably use 4” of it for what I need.

Apparently, silicone hose may be common with home brewing beer. And I’m guessing there are some well-provisioned brewing supply stores in the area.

Anyone know where to get hose by the foot? Or anyone have some you might part with?

I may have some in SJ that I bought from BRS. -Alan


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[Squist]

Thanks @hyacinth! I hadn’t thought of BRS.

 

[JVU]

Since you asked about brewing stores, MoreBeer has several locations around the Bay Area, if you are looking to buy locally. I’ve been in the Concord store several times for brewing supplies but I can’t say if they have the exact tubing you are looking for.

MoreBeer - Beer Making Kits and Home Brewing Supplies

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www.morebeer.com