r1_pete
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| posted on 22/10/08 at 05:10 PM |
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Silicone hose differences
Can anyone tell me the difference between these hoses:
this
and
this 1
Is the cheaper stuff ok for coolant? I have asked a couple of sellers and got ignored, so thats 2 sellers off the list.....
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adam1985
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| posted on 22/10/08 at 05:21 PM |
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the first is 1meter and wall thickness 4mm the second 2 meter and 4.2mm wall apart from that the same aint they both can take the same temp
[Edited on 22/10/08 by adam1985]
[Edited on 22/10/08 by adam1985]
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r1_pete
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| posted on 22/10/08 at 05:29 PM |
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Thats what I thought but there's a fair price difference per metre. Just wondered if there was a difference and reason for the different name,
may have been a stupid question.
Just dont want a burst due to using the wrong hose.
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adam1985
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| posted on 22/10/08 at 05:36 PM |
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i dont know to be honest looks the same to me but im no expert
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hicost blade
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| posted on 22/10/08 at 06:01 PM |
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The first is called extruded hose and can be had in up to 30m lengths, ideal for breathers and vacuum but not really for water. The second is
reinforced with polyester webbing, this is hand laid round a mandrel hence making it far more labour intensive hence the higher price. Its much
stronger, is better under pressure and also lasts a lot better than the extruded stuff also looks better. Just because its polyester reinforce does
not make it high quality, there is a lot of far eastern rubbish on the market at the moment so I would go for good old British products like Samco/SFS
as they are far better. None of these are suitable for fuel by the way!
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r1_pete
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| posted on 22/10/08 at 06:16 PM |
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Thanks chaps, the expensive stuff it is then.
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motodb82
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| posted on 22/10/08 at 06:29 PM |
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silicon hose
have a look at these people .
www.siliconhoses.com
Top quality hoses, good price, and nice people to deal with, I am using their hoses on my Locost race car which should
be ready to race next season
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scotlad
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| posted on 22/10/08 at 09:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by motodb82
have a look at these people .
www.siliconhoses.com
Top quality hoses, good price, and nice people to deal with, I am using their hoses on my Locost race car which should
be ready to race next season
I've bought hoses and stuff from them and its excellent. highly recommended 
Wonderous is our great blue ship that sails around the mighty sun, and joy to everyone that rides along!
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