I have hose without wire but it is twice as thick as regular exhaust hose
with the wire.
http://www.e-marine-inc.com/products...g/packing.html

Anyone used this?
I am going to try it.
The price is good, 2 feet for about 20$ for 1/4 inch packing. I like the
dripless idea.

"Steve" wrote in message
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I should be wire reenforce hose.. The wire and extra stiffness is
important
to keep the hose from twisting from the tendency of the gland to rotate.

I've seen old rotten hoses twist and rip when someone over tightened the
gland because of excess leaking.. (he actually had a scored shaft that was
causing the leak.)

You should be able to get the hose clamps to tighten down, if you get
heavy
duty clamps (two on each end).. Ordinary hose clamps will just strip
before
you can get them tight enough. I'd recommend something like the Shields
T-Bolt type.. There over $8 each but well worth the investment in this
type
of security.. At least you can tighten until your sure their tight enough
without worrying about them stripping.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions