Tim is this significantly heavier than ac stuff?
Will
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Ward
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 20:24
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Fuel Hose
I used Trident "Barrier Lined" Type A1 Marine Fuel Hose #365
Look at
http://www.tridentmarine.com/stage/fuel.htm
I had many problems with the fabric covered Europa supplied fuel hose. Fuel
smell number one!!
Trident "Barrier Lined" Type A1 Marine Fuel Hose #365
Trident Barrier Lined A1 Fuel Hose (Distribution, Return, Vent, and
Transfer) for both gasoline (petrol) and diesel (including alcohol blends).
Exceeds ABYC H-24 & H-33, SAE J1527, ISO 7840, & USCG Type A1; and is NMMA
Type Accepted & CE certified. Built with best fuel, fire and age resistant
formulation, 2 spiral reinforcement and unique "Barrier Liner" on inside
surface of tube so fuel is not in direct contact with rubber. Provides
extraordinary resistance to fuel permeation and aging, as well as fire,
heat, cold, and ozone. Also good
Bend-ability.
5 YEAR WARRANTY
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8052
New Zealand
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- Original Message -----
From: "John & Paddy Wigney" <johnwigney@alltel.net>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 11:36 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Fuel Hose
> <johnwigney@alltel.net>
>
> Hi Will,
>
> You are correct. The factory supplied fuel hose with fabric cover is not
> recommended. I have had 3 instances now where the hose has cracked under a
> hose clamp with resultant leak. With the fabric cover, a small leak is
> difficult to find since the fuel wicks into the cover and evaporates.
>
> I have had no problems since I replaced mine with SAE 30R7 fuel hose
> designed for carburettor systems and which has mid-wall reinforcement.
> This hose is available in the US at stores such as NAPA or Autozone in 1/4
> in.(6.3 mm) and 5/16 in. (8 mm) sizes. I use 100LL Avgas.
>
> Be aware that if you use auto fuel, the fuel can contain a wide range of
> aromatics, additives, etc. which can affect the hose life. Therefore, it
> would probably be wise to use 'fuel injection' SAE 30R9 hose which has an
> elastomer liner to minimise permeation and deterioration. See
>
http://www.gates.com/common/downloads/files/Gates/brochure/TechTipsForm.pdf
> for more information. As you might expect, the SAE 30R9 hose is more
> expensive.
>
> Cheers, John
>
> N262WF, mono XS, 912S
> Mooresville, North Carolina
>
> ***************
> From: "William Daniell" <wdaniell@etb.net.co>
> Subject: Europa-List: FW: fuel hose
> I see rather belatedly that the fabric co vered fuel hose is not
> recommended
> for installation. Is this so?
> If so what is recommended? What is the most durable stuff (for trigear)?
> I
> plan to run on AVGAS. Will
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