Thanks for the suggestion. There is no bend or elbow in the area that keeps developing the leak. The hose is almost straight in that location, but you are correct that that the amplified pressure is causing the erosion and cavitation. I have drilled the orifice out to .120 and the new hose is...
Great thread.. I will add my 2 cents. Cavitation can be a big problem, not only in the pump area, but also in the hydraulic lines. I have a CAT 216B skid steer with a grapple that keeps blowing a tiny hole in the 5000 psi hydraulic hose about 3 inches from a pin hole flow restrictor. The...