I have a 30 gal gas caddy with electric pump. I had the 3/4 rubber hose for about 4-5 years and it is so stiff that can hardly be bent. I was looking at a braided clear PVC vinyl at Amazon and I wonder if it would be a better choice for replacement. Any experience with this vinyl fuel hose?
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Buy a hose that is rated for fuel oil use. In this type of material, you get what you pay for. High quality hose costs!
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The various vinyl fuel hoses I've used all get stiff after a while.
I do not mind paying more if they would last. Any links?
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My solution was to buy radiator coolant hose as it is designed for oily greasy environments and can handle fuel.
Works for me and I am in a cold winter area.
Works for me and I am in a cold winter area.
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yep, I've a 3/4 inch piece of radiator hose also. 3 years and counting, no hard hose yet flex still same.
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I have used tygon for fuel but over time it gets stiff. For the last few years I've been buying Gates fuel hose from O'Reilly auto parts. I get the standard stuff, not the fuel injection rated hose.
The standard Gates hose is rated for diesel, gas, and E85. Their info says it can even be submerged in all these fuels.
The standard Gates hose is rated for diesel, gas, and E85. Their info says it can even be submerged in all these fuels.
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Yes also tried Tygon and poly, must be a chemical reaction with fuel that hardens them.
Silicone hose would do well except for the cost.
Silicone hose would do well except for the cost.