Straightening Vinyl Tubing

I bought some 1" ID and 1.25" ID braided PVC (vinyl) tubing and as always, it was rolled and the tube was somewhat flattened out. I usually use boiling water to heat it so that it goes back to it's natural shape, but I didn't really want to do that and risk getting burned with this bigger stuff. Instead, I put it in the car today for a couple hours with the windows up and in the sun to warm it up. It worked like a charm, so I thought I would share the tip. Of course, this may not work as well when the weather finally cools down!

 

I got the 1.25" from McMaster Carr for $3.22 per foot. It is listed as: High-Pressure 3-A Sanitary Clear PVC Tubing. It Is food grade and they have at least one lower grade that would cost less and work just as well.