No, not at all heavier. Has a very good 'barrier liner' to stop fuel that
permeates, used for fuel injected marine engines, and a good 2 spiral
reinforcement. Therefore didn't use the outer reinforced fuel hose
recommended through the tunnel.
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: "William Daniell" <wdaniell@etb.net.co>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 11:12 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: Fuel Hose
>
> 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
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> 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>
> To: <wdaniell@etb.net.co>; "Europa-List" <europa-list@matronics.com>
> 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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