tubing and acetone

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by brokensheer, Jun 21, 2012.

  1. brokensheer
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    brokensheer Senior Member

    I have a pump on one of my machines,its a resin return so its under no pressure, I had to flush it with acetone and the tubing got eaten up,, what will work to replace it?
     
    brokensheer, Jun 21, 2012
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  2. mcollins07
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    I use a clear plastic tubing by the brand name of Tygon which does not dissolve in acetone. If it is not under presure, you don't need the nylon reinforced version, but the clear tubing should be fine.
     
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    hoytedow Carbon Based Life Form

    Polyethylene is non-reactive to acetone.
     
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