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Post Icon Posted: Nov. 23 2004,9:01 pm Post # 1 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
In my never ending quest to save a little on my project, I have come up with the idea of using SS water plumbing lines (like for under your sink) for plumbing fuel. I have lots of this stuff laying around. My question is obvious. Is this a good idea? Or is there something special about fuel lines?
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Post Icon Posted: Nov. 23 2004,9:26 pm Post # 2 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Theoretically, it should work.  The biggest challenge will be fitting selection, and availability.  PLumbing parts are usually pipe thread.  The temp ratings shouldn't be an issue, and it's only water......try it!

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Post Icon Posted: Nov. 23 2004,10:49 pm Post # 3 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I'm no chemist, but it seems like there might be some degradation or swelling of the rubber when saturated with fuel.  I don't think fuel line rated rubber and water line rubber is the same.

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Post Icon Posted: Nov. 24 2004,5:07 am Post # 4 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Billy, under the sink stuff is not suitable for fuel, just water, and besides you'll have to use fittings frome Home Dump, that's grosse!. Also that stuff don't mate up to any AN fittings!..I told ya I could take care of that for ya!. :beat  :D
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I know you did Art.. I just started a new job so I will be ready to roll soon. This was just an idea I had for awhile that I thought I would throw out. Thanks for the replies! I'll call ya soon Art.
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Quote (Some Kind Of Monster @ Nov. 24 2004,5:04 pm)
I know you did Art.. I just started a new job so I will be ready to roll soon. This was just an idea I had for awhile that I thought I would throw out. Thanks for the replies! I'll call ya soon Art.

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Boy do I feel dumb........I do this shit for a living, and I read right over the word "FUEL".   :beat

NO, they won't work,  You need a hose with a Nitrile tube at the minimum.  I was thinking you were going to soley use them for water.  :stupid

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Quote (Hotrodvw @ Nov. 25 2004,11:18 pm)
Boy do I feel dumb........I do this shit for a living, and I read right over the word "FUEL".   :beat

It's cool, we'll let you slide this one time!.. :D  :good  :laugh  :laugh
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