Eric, I had this problem before. I jerry-rigged a solution (it is really a circumvention until I replace the entire length of the bilge pump hose) using a 3/4 (I think) _threaded_ to 1/2 hose barb PVC (grey, from Home Depot) fitting. Interestingly, no hose barb fitting would fit the corrugated hose, but that threaded one fits reasonably well. A hose clamp does the job of sealing the connection.
A word of caution, though. If your hose is developing leaks, it is probably old enough that it is stiff and brittle. So think about replacing the entire length in the foreseeable future. good luck Marek From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 27, 2015 9:21 AM To: Eric Frank ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Connection fittings for corrugated bilge pump hose Eric, I'd either try 1 some silicone sealant 2 I would get a piece of plastic pipe that fits inside the corrugated hose (like a kitchen tailpiece pipe) and figure out how to connect it to the strainer or 3 see if West will sell you a short piece of the new stuff and use a coupling to join the new hose to the old. Joel On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 8:58 AM, Eric Frank via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: The 1.5 inch ID corrugated hose that runs from the bilge to a manual pump in the cockpit seems to be leaking in air just where the corrugated hose connects to an adaptor that screws into the hose with the threads of the corrugation and then provides a male 1.5 inch end that fits inside the strainer. Is there a sealer that would make the threaded part into the hose less leaky? I see the new corrugated hoses on line have a built-in non-corrugated section every 12 inches, a much better solution, but then I would have to buy a new 15 ft length of the hose. Probably someone on this list also has dealt with these older style connectors. Any recommendation for making the connection tighter? I just screwed it on until it was tight and it still leaks. The problem is that it takes vigorous pumping from the cockpit to get the entire hose full of water before it pumps very well. Thanks! Eric Frank Cat's Paw C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com -- Joel 301 541 8551 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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