Which Hose Type?

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:52 pm

I am trying to choose which type of hose to use for my scupper drains, and all the different choices are a bit confusing for me. The picture below shows the setup that I have to work with:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d101/ ... nModel.jpg

Will hardwall exhaust hose handle this bend, should I use softwall exhaust hose, or do you guys have a better idea? I haven't fully explored the radiator hose option yet, but I am still open to it. Thanks for any suggestions!

Ryan

Post by **Tim** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 5:26 pm

Since you have a bend, you should use a wire-reinforced hose so that it doesn't kink. These hoses, usually sold as "wet exhaust" hose, are also very strong.

Your setup has plenty of space between the components, so you won't have a severe bend. Severe bends often require a corrugated, wire-reinforced exhaust hose, which will bend very tightly without kinks. Really tight spaces, like those that we always are talking about on Tritons, often require thinking outside the box, such as pre-formed radiator hoses.

For your setup, though, I'd recommend something like this 250 series wire-reinforced hose.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:24 am

Thanks Tim. You confirmed what I though may be the right path to go down. I have some 250 series hose on the way. What do you normally use to cut the wire reinforced hose? Thanks again.

Post by **Tim** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:41 am

I like to use a sharp serrated knife for the hose, and then cut the wire helix with some diagonal cutters.

I buy these Victorinox serrated fishing knives by the box and use them all over the place.

Hirilondë · Post by **Hirilondë** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:47 pm

A hacksaw works pretty well on the hose too.

Post by **dasein668** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:06 pm

Hirilond? wrote:A hacksaw works pretty well on the hose too.

That's what I've used. Cuts both the wire helix and the fabric quite well.