G'day bio users
I've searched and asked and phoned and keep coming to dead ends with finding a suitable biodiesel compatible hose that will last for more than a couple of years.
Nylon? Silicon? Teflon? Viton?.......What, where, who and how much?
Many of you may not agree that this is an issue as you haven't had fuel line failure. The hose to the C.A.V. teared apart by gently moving it a couple of inches to fit an inline filter. I know that it is possible that this hose is 28 years old but whatever it is made from has turned to goo.
I mean, yes it is great stuff but people need to be warned of the worst case scenarios with bio. It's not doing the reputation of bio any good by simply suggesting that people use it and deal with any problems later.
I say to people "Use it, it's great, but be aware that you need to ensure that the fuel lines and pump seals are compatible." Prevention being the best cure, I am confused by the lack of care by certain users and suppliers. When I start making my own bio I'll be less tense about it, but I am paying $1.30/L for it and this is more that dinodiesel! Not much left over for the cost of replacement lines, filters, C.A.V. glass, damaged paintwork etc. Sometimes I wonder if it is all worth it.
As the supply and return lines to the tank are weeping and I want to rig up the C.A.V. again, I'm greatly in need of suitable hosing.
Matt has ordered some small diameter Viton hose from the U.S. that is a reasonable price, however the larger diameter hose which I need for the supply/return to tank is much too expensive for the amount required.
So has anyone found a good value hose that has a proven long-term resistance to bio and is currently available in Australia?
Thanks
-Andy
I've searched and asked and phoned and keep coming to dead ends with finding a suitable biodiesel compatible hose that will last for more than a couple of years.
Nylon? Silicon? Teflon? Viton?.......What, where, who and how much?
Many of you may not agree that this is an issue as you haven't had fuel line failure. The hose to the C.A.V. teared apart by gently moving it a couple of inches to fit an inline filter. I know that it is possible that this hose is 28 years old but whatever it is made from has turned to goo.
I mean, yes it is great stuff but people need to be warned of the worst case scenarios with bio. It's not doing the reputation of bio any good by simply suggesting that people use it and deal with any problems later.
I say to people "Use it, it's great, but be aware that you need to ensure that the fuel lines and pump seals are compatible." Prevention being the best cure, I am confused by the lack of care by certain users and suppliers. When I start making my own bio I'll be less tense about it, but I am paying $1.30/L for it and this is more that dinodiesel! Not much left over for the cost of replacement lines, filters, C.A.V. glass, damaged paintwork etc. Sometimes I wonder if it is all worth it.
As the supply and return lines to the tank are weeping and I want to rig up the C.A.V. again, I'm greatly in need of suitable hosing.
Matt has ordered some small diameter Viton hose from the U.S. that is a reasonable price, however the larger diameter hose which I need for the supply/return to tank is much too expensive for the amount required.
So has anyone found a good value hose that has a proven long-term resistance to bio and is currently available in Australia?
Thanks
-Andy
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