This came right off my sack

[garyholl]

Please don't republished that title out of context.
It was kinked and now leaks on both sides of these hose. I would like to replace it with a much longer hose that includes enough room for a service loop so that it doesnt Kink so easily. Has anybody done that Mod?
What size / type of hose is that? Why can't I just use an automotive fluid hose? If I wanted to replace it directly, what sort of house would I buy?
Any help would be appreciated.

[wotan2525]

If you can find heater/radiator hose big enough, I'm sure that would work. I really like spa/jacuzzi hose that my local hardware store sells. It can't be kinked or collapse even after sitting in the sun.

[garyholl]

I went from this:


To this:


I am going putting that loop in it will help keep it from kinking. That's just 3/4" automotive heater hose. I'll let you know if it works...

[Wylietunes]

That heater hose wont last. If thats a drain line from the sac to the inlet of a pump, that loop is going to work against you.

Coil reinforced hose is best. Maybe a couple inches shorter than the original.

[Zim]

What bag was that attached to? Front? That's a really short hose.

[garyholl]

Yup. The front drain line.

[Zim]

Yup. The front drain line.

Could replace it with the real stuff...

http://www.wakemakers.com/catalogsea...q=ballast+hose

[wotan2525]

That heater hose wont last. If thats a drain line from the sac to the inlet of a pump, that loop is going to work against you.

Coil reinforced hose is best. Maybe a couple inches shorter than the original.

Just curious -- what will happen to the heater hose?

[garyholl]

It's installed now. We're gonna find out what will happen!

[Wylietunes]

Just curious -- what will happen to the heater hose?

If ti will be installed as its represented in the pic above, I see is slowly collapsing at the 3 and 9 oclock positions. Also, any amount vacuum in the line during draining, will add the collapsing.