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Could be a good one, but I wonder if it will impart any taste?And I'll try my question again, anyone know where to get lead-free hose fittings?
Quote from: Will's Swill on April 10, 2011, 09:57:00 amCould be a good one, but I wonder if it will impart any taste?And I'll try my question again, anyone know where to get lead-free hose fittings?What makes you think it would impart any off tastes? It's lead free and has a bacterial/mold inhibitor. Not sure about your hose fittings question - though I see many hoses listed as having stainless steel fittings (but those fittings are already attached to the hose being sold).
Quote from: Beer Monger on April 10, 2011, 10:11:05 amQuote from: Will's Swill on April 10, 2011, 09:57:00 amCould be a good one, but I wonder if it will impart any taste?And I'll try my question again, anyone know where to get lead-free hose fittings?What makes you think it would impart any off tastes? It's lead free and has a bacterial/mold inhibitor. Not sure about your hose fittings question - though I see many hoses listed as having stainless steel fittings (but those fittings are already attached to the hose being sold). "Drinking Water Safe - use to fill pools, bird baths and water for your animals."It doesn't say you'll want to drink out of it. I don't worry about mold or bacteria in my fill hose as long as the water tastes good coming out, it all gets boiled anyway.
The bottom line is "does the water taste good" coming out of the hose. Do a blind tasting with some tap water, filtered water and hose water. The taste difference should stand out IMO.
Quote from: bluesman on April 11, 2011, 07:39:10 amThe bottom line is "does the water taste good" coming out of the hose. Do a blind tasting with some tap water, filtered water and hose water. The taste difference should stand out IMO.That can be difficult w/o buying the hose first - and then if it tastes bad... you've arleady bought it. As you can tell, I haven't reached the point yet of messing with my water chemistry. I brew with what comes out of my tap.
Quote from: Beer Monger on April 11, 2011, 07:40:42 amQuote from: bluesman on April 11, 2011, 07:39:10 amThe bottom line is "does the water taste good" coming out of the hose. Do a blind tasting with some tap water, filtered water and hose water. The taste difference should stand out IMO.That can be difficult w/o buying the hose first - and then if it tastes bad... you've arleady bought it. As you can tell, I haven't reached the point yet of messing with my water chemistry. I brew with what comes out of my tap. Perhaps that's the chance you must take in order to answer the question. No risk...no reward.
What hoses do you all use? Perhaps post some links of what hose you bought/use and how well it works for you(?)
My issue with it is that it is a garden hose. It is "drinking water safe", but safe doesn't mean it tastes good. Get something that is labeled "odorless and tasteless", you'll be happier I think. I was anyway. I cant find the one that I got at HD on their website, it is clear with reinforcements running through it. I need to go anyway, I'll see if they still have it. You can get something like this if you can find fittings for the smaller diameter.http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100186093/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100175856/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053This is the one I picked up at Home Depot for $13.00. I'll give it a taste this weekend and report back. If this doesn't work out I'll build my own.
Quote from: Pinski on April 11, 2011, 11:38:26 amhttp://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100175856/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053This is the one I picked up at Home Depot for $13.00. I'll give it a taste this weekend and report back. If this doesn't work out I'll build my own.Thanks. I'll be interested to read what you think...
From looking into this more around the net I've seen some systems where guys are using the "white HD or Lowes" RV & Boat medical grade potable water hose ($12.00) and slapping a Whirlpool House filter on it. I like this idea. Think what I'll do is this; when I get to the brewery I'll hook up the RV & Boat hose that I bought (still in the packaging) and fill a nice frosty glass full and take a taste. If it tastes fine, no worries; proceed as planned. If it's just a little bit funky, I'll invest in the filter.