Anyone use silicone tubing from BRS?

[x19]

Still working fine. No leaks and still flexible. It is much easier maintenance now. I don't have to disconnect the hose anymore. I can lift the pump up and just turn it upright to remove the impeller,

Thank you, I think I'll definitely go this route.

 

[lynaea75]

I use silicone tubing I found on Amazon, it’s a lot cheaper. Just make sure to go by the Inner diameter and pay attention to the wall thickness. I love it.

 

[Joe Rice]

Silicone tubing from BRS still holding up well? I'm looking at about 2 ft length off a Vectra S2 and the same review has given me pause.

I've been using it for years and it hasn't degraded at all as far as I can tell. Only downside is its a bit translucent so algae will grow inside. Once a year I removed it and clean it and it's good as new.

 

[jasonrusso]

I've been using it for years and it hasn't degraded at all as far as I can tell. Only downside is its a bit translucent so algae will grow inside. Once a year I removed it and clean it and it's good as new.

I have a long tubing brush that I shove through it every couple of months when I clean the pumps.

 

[Reefacist]

I have a long tubing brush that I shove through it every couple of months when I clean the pumps.

Hey,

I know its been a while and therefore i wanted to ask if the silicone tubing still holding up alright?
About to use a a feet or so connecting varios6 to xxl750 reefer tank tubing.

Also on a side note cant we wrap it with some black electrician tape to avoid algae growth and color?

Thanks

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Hey,

I know its been a while and therefore i wanted to ask if the silicone tubing still holding up alright?
About to use a a feet or so connecting varios6 to xxl750 reefer tank tubing.

Also on a side note cant we wrap it with some black electrician tape to avoid algae growth and color?

Thanks

Buy black silicone hose and not worry about Algae.

 

[jasonrusso]

Hey,

I know its been a while and therefore i wanted to ask if the silicone tubing still holding up alright?
About to use a a feet or so connecting varios6 to xxl750 reefer tank tubing.

Also on a side note cant we wrap it with some black electrician tape to avoid algae growth and color?

Thanks

I didn't realize it's already been 2 years!! Yes, the tubing is working great.

I also used lengths of the smaller stuff to isolate vibrations.

I don't have any lights in my sump (other than a service led) so I don't have any algae growth.

 

[Levinson]

What about this as an alternative... it's silicone with a PSI of 250lbs... it's opaque, so no algae growth. For going the foot or less from the return pump to the hard plumbing, it may not be so bad.
@ca1ore I have spa flex as the drain to my sump down. I always had issues with leaks at the barbs. How are you using SpaFlex without barbs and getting it leak free?

I'm going on 6 weeks, no issues so I'm at peace so far.

I know this is an old thread but how has your experience been with this blue silicone hose? Is it considered safe to use?

 

[CMMorgan]

I know this is an old thread but how has your experience been with this blue silicone hose? Is it considered safe to use?

This is the bomb. I truly stand by this choice and I would do it again in another build. This product did everything I needed it to and it has held up well. It also looked cool, so bonus points. I am in the process of breaking down this tank to downsize but this hose was never an issue. It will carry on with the next owner of the tank and I do not predict any issues.