Author Topic: What materials to use for tubing for condensors? (Read 2255 times)

runne · « **on:** January 26, 2003, 03:23:00 PM »

Of the following materials, which would be the best to use to connect the flasks -> condensors -> gas traps etc..

1) PVC pipe. (grey)
2) ABS pipe. (black)
3) Flexible tubing (steel/plastic mesh it looks like) from plumbing uses.
4) Regular plastic tubing from an aquarium store (1/2 inch or larger).

The temperatures would be less than 200C in the flask.

Opinions welcome.

Cheers,
Runne

Unobtainium · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2003, 03:29:00 PM »

Might help if you told us what you were planning to put in the flask.

runne · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2003, 03:54:00 PM »

- stuff for meth reduction.

HI gas for condensation.

Thanks!

foxy2 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2003, 09:11:00 PM »

glass tubeing

Bwiti · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2003, 11:47:00 AM »

Glass tubing or cumbustion tubes fixed in place with putty epoxy.

halfkast · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2003, 04:53:00 AM »

anyone heard of a used florescent tube being used for this purpose?
it must be tempered and pressure friendly. getting the metal cap off each end could be hazarduss, do it under water.
get the cloudy stuff off too, i forget which solvent gets that stuff off but its a very common one, either an alcohol or acetone.

foxy2 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2003, 09:39:00 AM »

anyone heard of a used florescent tube being used for this purpose?
it must be tempered and pressure friendly. getting the metal cap off each end could be hazarduss, do it under water.

How about just going to a florescent sign shop and telling the glass blower what you need. I'll bet you could get a couple pieces of glass tube for $10

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