• Whiskey

  Alcohol Pumping Hose

  Posted by bourbonstill on May 28, 2013 at 5:08 pm

  What should the hose for pumping 140 proof alcohol be made of?

  We are hoping to use a clear hose, but it doesn’t really matter.

  We just do not want a material that could be dangerous

  or produce off flavors.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  bourbonstill replied 11 years, 6 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  bluestar

  Member

  May 28, 2013 at 6:31 pm

  Not enough info. Also search the forum, there are a few threads. Did not indicate size, temperature, etc. Assuming you are room temp moving volumes of final spirit, semi-rigid polyethylene is typical and can support vacuum on back side of pumping. Usually milky white. Cheap up to 5/8″. We use with smaller air-driven diaphragm pumps for pumping high proof spirits.

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  rich morgan

  Member

  May 29, 2013 at 12:13 am

  A food service hose with a EPDM core. EPDM is usually rated to 160 Proof. But check with your sepcific supplier.

  Definiely no PVC. Teflon core is also suitable, but really expensive.

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  bourbonstill

  Member

  June 1, 2013 at 2:07 am

  Thanks everyone for your help.

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