Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

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Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby davesims » Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:50 am

Hi all

I was doing a little research on making a new condenser coil and came across people making it Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing saying "which offers much more ease of building less resistance and more adaptability but still takes the same height"

Where can we get this from in AU?
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Re: Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby scythe » Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:22 pm

This exact question has come up within the last 12 months, i think it was decided it was too much effort.
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Re: Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby bluc » Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:35 pm

Is that the flexable gooseneck hose..
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Postby scythe » Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:39 pm

With fins as well i think.
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Re: Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby davesims » Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:53 pm

scythe wrote:This exact question has come up within the last 12 months, i think it was decided it was too much effort.

Damn it looks like it could have been a winner but i cannot fond any joints in Oz carrying it
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Postby davesims » Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:54 pm

bluc wrote:Is that the flexable gooseneck hose..

Yeah i think thats the stuff
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Postby bluc » Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:17 pm

Someone posted a link where to get it only couple weeks ago...
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Postby bluc » Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:23 pm

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Postby davesims » Fri Oct 13, 2017 2:08 pm

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Postby bluc » Fri Oct 13, 2017 4:05 pm

:handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Postby 12star » Sun Oct 15, 2017 6:22 am

I far I've only tried it in 2in copper with a 2000W element, on full noise the csst worked easy when I stripped my wash. I used 900mm 13mm csst tube :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I had to jam it in there though, I still haven't made my new still with 3in yet

Got the csst from http://www.cleanwaterproducts.com.au in nsw :text-+1:
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Re: Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby davesims » Sun Oct 15, 2017 5:34 pm

12star wrote:I far I've only tried it in 2in copper with a 2000W element, on full noise the csst worked easy when I stripped my wash. I used 900mm 13mm csst tube :handgestures-thumbupleft:

I had to jam it in there though, I still haven't made my new still with 3in yet

Got the csst from http://www.cleanwaterproducts.com.au in nsw :text-+1:

Is this stuff already terminated with connectors?
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Postby 12star » Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:46 pm

Yep give them a call, you'll get sorted :handgestures-thumbupleft:
1/2" bsp threaded nuts,. Just go to the website.
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Re: Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby davesims » Thu Oct 19, 2017 2:37 pm

I gave these guys a ring, bloody nice people

These are ready made units in Stainless 316, they have a heap of units made in 304 that can be done cheaper in 1/2" with 1/2 BSP female fittings and lengths 300mm to 1.2m

I was thinking for a 3" condenser, grab 1 meter of 1/2", coil it up stuff it in and terminate the 1/2" female with 1/2" nipple to hose tail connectors,, PLEASE excuse the drawing (art was not my thing)

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Re: Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby davesims » Thu Oct 19, 2017 4:47 pm

What are your thoughts guys?
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Re: Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby crow » Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:06 pm

This is the go to product for guys wanting to make a cheap easy adjustable reflux/pot hybrid.
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Re: Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby bluc » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:22 am

I have seen a deflag made out of it also :-B
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Re: Has anyone used CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing)

Postby davesims » Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:44 am

So you guys think this will work ok?

I dont think i could do a double coil it would be a single but the added surface area should more than make up for it?
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