Ultra Clear Platinum Silicone Tubing 100 ft - 1/2 in ID x 3/4 in OD

Our review of the Ultra Clear Platinum Silicone Tubing focuses on who will get the most value from this heavy duty, food and medical grade hose and why its combination of clarity and durability stands out. This 100 ft length of 1/2 in inner diameter, 3/4 in outer diameter tubing is best for users needing a long, kink-resistant run for pressure or suction where purity and temperature range matter; the single biggest reason to buy is the platinum cured, pure silicone that stays flexible from -100F to +500F while being safe for drinking water and medical use with proper sterilization.

Key Features

• Dimensions: The 1/2 in ID and 3/4 in OD with a thick wall provide a secure fit on hose barbs and resist collapse under suction.
• Material quality: Platinum cured pure silicone offers ultra clear transparency and is formulated for food safe and medical-compatible applications when sterilized.
• Temperature range: Usable from -100F to +500F, the tubing insulates against extreme heat and cold for versatile indoor or outdoor use.
• Durability: UV resistant construction prevents outdoor deterioration and keeps the hose flexible and supple over years of service.
• Kink resistance: The heavy duty, very thick wall design remains extremely durable and largely kink-free even on long runs and bends.
• Made in USA: Manufactured by Cold & Colder in the U.S.A., which can matter for quality-conscious buyers.

Who It's For

This tubing suits hobbyists and professionals who need a long, pure silicone hose for food handling, beverage dispensing, laboratory setups, small-scale medical devices, or pneumatic/siphon applications where chemical purity and flexibility are important. The 100 ft spool is convenient for workshops, breweries, or long outdoor runs where repeated cuts provide multiple lengths.

Those who should look elsewhere include buyers who need a rigid industrial high-pressure hydraulic line or a braided metallic hose for extreme abrasion resistance; while the silicone is heavy duty for the category, applications requiring reinforcement or extremely high burst ratings are better served by reinforced or metal-lined options.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Excellent clarity and purity make it suitable for visible fluid lines and food or medical applications.
• Wide temperature tolerance keeps the tubing pliable in cold and stable in heat.
• Thick wall and heavy duty construction provide reliable kink resistance and a snug fit on barb fittings.
• Proudly made in the U.S.A., reflecting consistent manufacturing standards.

Cons

• Not reinforced, so for very high pressure hydraulic systems a reinforced hose is preferable.

Specifications

Length	100 ft
Inner Diameter	1/2 in (12.7 mm)
Outer Diameter	3/4 in (19 mm)
Material	Platinum cured pure silicone
Temperature Range	-100F to +500F
Use Ratings	Food safe, drinking water safe, medical application approved with proper sterilization
Origin	Made in U.S.A.

Our Verdict

The Ultra Clear Platinum Silicone Tubing is a strong choice for anyone needing a long, clear, flexible hose that stays pliable across extreme temperatures and is suitable for food and medical contexts with correct sterilization. It delivers good value compared with vinyl alternatives, slips easily over barbs, and performs well in siphon and beverage applications; choose a reinforced option only if your work calls for higher burst strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tubing safe for drinking water?
Yes, the platinum cured pure silicone is formulated to be drinking water safe when used and sterilized according to recommendations.

Will the tubing stay flexible in winter?
Yes, customers report it remains pliable even in cold conditions and the specified range down to -100F supports that performance.

Can this handle pressure applications?
The heavy duty, thick wall design is suitable for many pressure and suction uses, but for very high pressure systems choose a reinforced hose.