Non-kinky siphon hose?

Recently I replaced my cloudy old 1/2" i.d. siphon hose with one that gives a better view of what I'm siphoning.

The trouble is, this new hose is far more kink-prone than the old one, to the point where even moderate bends can forms kinks that stop the flow. Supply catalogues never tell you how kinky a hose is, so I'm hoping someone can point me to a sturdy, relatively kink-free solution.

Going down a size would solve the problem, all right, but I routinely siphon 24 gallons at a time. I don't want to be standing there forever waiting for kegs or carboys to fill.

Any advice or links would be appreciated.

Topic siphon homebrew

Category Mac

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Problem solved: I recently picked up some 1/2" Versa Fittings FDA Grade PVC hose, made in Canada, and it's superior in every way to the stuff that was driving me nuts (which is likewise food-grade PVC and likewise made in Canada).

Just thought I'd pass on the info in case anyone else is looking for relatively kink-free siphon hose.

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You can place a spring over the bend and maintain visibility of that section of hose, or use a small section of a harder hose (such as garden hose) if visibility isn't important. If the garden hose diameter is too small you can slit it, or visit a gas station's dumpster (or ask) for a small section of radiator hose.

Radiator Hose

Add a spring to prevent the hose from kinking

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Could you use a racking cane with a more complete bend on it, so that the hose doesn't have to bend as much?

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