Parts washer hose

[kelpaso1]

Hey there GJ users. Does any one know of some good, very flexible hose for my parts washer to connect to the brush? PVC hose just gets hard after a few weeks and gas line hose is too stiff. When I worked in a shop we had a Safety Kleen washer that had very a thin walled, very supple flexible hose, but am finding it hard to locate any thing. I was thinking of using 3/8 silicone tubing which should be good for varsol and is nice and flexible. But where to get it? Medical supply place or food equipment? Thanks!
Kel

 

[sammon287]

Just a bump. Someone on here knows what works.

 

[specialk]

I use Tygon tubing for my motorcycle vent tubing as well as for some of my fuel lines. It's chemical resistant, and hasn't cracked, split or otherwise degraded on me since I've been using it. I get it here-

http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=106&products_id=280

The diameters she carries is probably too small for your use, but you might be able to give her a call and see if she can source it for you... If nothing else, it's google fodder for your search...

 

[stout1]

McMaster Carr carries many different types & sizes of tubing. They also sell a replacement hose and brush specificaly for parts washers.