bwpatton1 - 10-4-2011 at 15:42
Ok, so I have a dilemma. What type of tubing is appropriate to use for gas tubing for a bunsen burner? Amber Latex? Poly? Tygon? Glass? I have talked
to different people and everyone has given me a different answer. My dad said no latex or poly, other people have said the same thing but I have seen
several setups here using latex and poly? I am not too experienced with gas, but I would definitely like to become more knowledgeable. For the moment
I do not have a burner but I am in the process of planning for one.
Thanks in advance!
[Edited on 11-4-2011 by bwpatton1]
bob800 - 10-4-2011 at 16:52
I use amber latex, which is quite flexible and easy to deal with. However, you could other tubing like PVC as well (though I don't see why you would
ever use glass?!). As long as it's flexible and airtight, I think any tubing would work.
aonomus - 11-4-2011 at 03:21
I've used PVC tubing before, it works fine. I usually soften it up before using it with a heat gun because the plastic tends to curl uncontrollably,
which might knock the burner over. The yellow/amber latex is also quite acceptable.