what to use for hoses to transfering sap?food safe

[bowtie]

ok i just recieved my wayne ss pump to transfer sap but now i need hoses that are safe to use, last year i used pex and bought the appropriate fittings but they were kind of pain, not very flexible. i will use this system again if i have to, i have looked into drinking safe hoses and the reviews are very bad. what do most use?

[adk1]

I went to my local hardware store and bought some clear flexiable hose that was safe for potable water. was expensive stuff, 3/4" I think. It is what I use for my line from the tank to the float

[abk]

I use clear hose used in the dairy industry for raw milk you can get it at farm supply store or a dairy equipment supply.

[JAMIE]

Check out US Plastics...rollerflex 9000 series food,beverage and dairy handling hose.Nice stuff and the price is not to bad.1.5"-1.50 per foot item #54351.

[325abn]

You mean the black sump pump hose that I have been using for years is not ok??................................

Just stirring the pot a bit:)

[325abn]

WHy not just use a lentgh of 1" main line?

[Flat47]

For smaller pumps, an option is the garden hose sized water hose for RVs. Listed as "approved for drinking water" and available at most hardware stores.

[boondocker]

Im with flat47, RV garden hose that is safe for drinking water you can get one pretty much anywhere. They are white with blue stripes thats what i use.

[backyard sugaring]

Good rv hose it is water potable and really easy to clean hook it up to your hose bib and run clean water through it. Good Luck. Lee