Bunsen burner hose

[mazcheck]

We are looking at purchasing bunsen burners and I have been asked to try and find hosing suitable - "black bits on each end and netting around the hose" (this is the exact description the HOD gave me). Any ideas where said hosing could be bought?

[Merilyn1]

Never seen anything like it. I bought some of the silicon tubing for our bunsens here, really happy with it.

[sunray18]

I love the blue silicone tubing from Westlab - it has a square outer profile so it sits flat on the bench.

The hosing you are referring to is the type they use in high pressure systems -it is called PVC BRAIDED HOSE PIPE REINFORCED TUBING . You can find it on ebay and some other specialist suppliers. The use it in the food industry also - do a Google search for it. VERY EXPENSIVE and really not required for school gas pressures

[mazcheck]

Thanks Sunray. Did a Google search and I'll go with the blue silicone tubing - much cheaper

[Merilyn1]

That was the tubing that I bought too. At the time it was the best price and has the advantage of sitting flat on the bench. I know the other type of hose you mean, now (thanks Sunray). Definitely a bit over the top!

[Labbie]

We are very happy with our new blue square tubing, its just great.