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teflon rant -n- rave


Toby Basiliko wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
>   For the umteenth time I've heard someone say, "use braided stainless
> line, it can't catch fire".  OK, the stainless won't (unless you've got
> INSANE temps) but remember, all that braiding merely shields a teflon
> inner liner that does all the sealing work!  So, enough heat (direct
> contact w/ the manifold, for example) WILL torch your 'braided
> stainless' PLASTIC piping.  IT'S NOT REALLY STAINLESS TUBING  (but I
> will admit it's extremely tough and I prefer it over rubber hoses any
> day!)
> Go safe, STOP safe
> Toby "done ranting now" Basiliko


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