How to fix a broken rubber lining in a hot water hose?
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Alas, the day before yesterday the rubber lining inside the hot water hose in our company’s shower room broke, which affected our ability to take showers. We use steam to generate hot water, with the temperature reaching almost 100°C; cold water is then used to adjust the temperature before it’s used for bathing. The problem is that this hose had been in use for less than two months, and the damage to its inner rubber lining was likely caused by the high temperature of the hot water. What kind of hose should we purchase to avoid such damage due to high water temperatures? Thank you!
It is estimated that thermal aging may be the cause of the damage to the hose. It is recommended to choose hoses with a silicone rubber lining. Silicone rubber has good heat resistance, good cold resistance, good weather resistance and aging resistance, as well as good flexibility in the form of silicone rubber hoses. Furthermore, compared to other organic rubbers, silicone rubber produces less exudate and has no adverse effects on the human body.
The recommendations from above don’t make sense; silicone rubber has good heat resistance, but it doesn’t necessarily have good resistance to water vapor. The most cost-effective option is to use hoses made of EPDM material. It can withstand temperatures up to 150, as well as water and steam.
I think it’s best to go to a plumbing store and ask. There are polymer pipes available these days, which should meet your requirements; though I can’t recall their names
That’s right; NBR is a great choice.
Thank you to the original poster for posting this, and thank you to everyone who responded above for helping me learn so much.