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Clear corrugated suction hose (was) Bilge Pump Upgrade
Pete C wrote:
And also fwiw, I wouldn't use corrugated hose for anything on a boat, anywhere. Why not? It's pretty crush proof and kink proof. The stuff I'm familiar with has a fairly smooth bore. Because corrugations are traps that grab onto sea water minerals, bilge "glop," waste, and anything else that isn't pure clean fresh water. One drawback is that it's supposed to be terminated with wire hose clamps which may be difficult to get in stainless. That's another reason. Wire can cut into the hose too. For through hulls I'd look at using some *high* quality hose from the through hull up to where the 'goose neck' loop would be, and then use black corrugated hose after that. Anyone had a bilge hose or non-engine hose failure? What sort of hose was involved? Lots of people! Cockpit drain hoses, clear water hose used for toilet intake or sink drains...and yes, bilge pump hoses. Corrugated hoses once were common on boats, but are no longer recommended for any application, above or below waterline. -- Peggie ---------- Peggie Hall Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987 Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor" http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books...ku=90&cat=1304 |
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