Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

2017-11-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Being on an island, I can get marine fuel hose at the auto store no problem. I 
was worried someone was going to wander into Pep Boys and walk out with 
whatever cheap stuff they handed out when asked for fuel hose.
* thread creep alert, that cheap auto fuel hose is likely way better than 
official marine hose for your dinghy! I had an issue where the inside lining of 
the dinghy fuel line dissolved into a big blob of goo ☹


Joe Della Barba
Coquina


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The blue Parker Hannifin fuel hose is Parker 221FR, which is the fire resistant 
hose meeting SAE j1942 required on commercial vessels.
Parker also offers a black cover hose which is Parker 500, and that meets USCG 
A1 and A2 standards, SAE J1527, required for construction of recreational 
vessels.

Again, fuel hose from a large, non-marine manufacturer that is available 
through most places that offer automotive or hydraulic hoses. (See my earlier 
posts)

Rick Brass
Washington, NC



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I have a roll of quarter inch fuel hose from Parker Hannifin, that says u.s. 
Coast Guard approved. It is blue . And Joe is right, it is very thick and 
heavy. You could use it as a backstay on a 50-footer. It has braided stainless 
steel spring wire in it, and it is a royal bitch to cut, even with a bandsaw. 
If my boat caught on fire, that would be the last thing left.



Regards,

Bill Coleman
C&C 39


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Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses
Non-marine hose may well work to keep fuel inside of itself, but auto hose in 
general isn’t even close to the fire resistance of marine hose. Airplane hoses 
have fire-sleeves over them and marine hose is about 3-4 times as thick as it 
needs to be so there is a lot of rubber to burn away before it would have a 
hole in it. Auto hose has neither.

Joe
Coquina

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Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

Well, you should be using only SAE fuel hose. And the specs are the same 
regardless of the manufacturer. So use whatever is less expensive.

You might even get a price on hose – probably Gates Rubber – from your local 
NAPA store. Since it’s not “Boat Hose” it’s probably significantly less than 
either WM or Defender.

Rick Brass
Washington, NC



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Subject: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old.  Exterior looks great but 
interior shows a number of corrosion issues.  Had to remove fittings and saw 
off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so was committed when I 
did that to getting a new tank.  That said, the hidden corrosion on the 
interior tells me an incident was in the making so replacing now is a good idea.

Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther’s in Bristol RI who by all 
accounts are the “go to” source for a tank made right in all respects.  Not the 
least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say ☺

Question is replacing the hoses.  West carries the Shields brand, Defender the 
Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price.  Specifications are 
essentially identical.  Any reason to not embrace the lower price??

John and Maryann
Legacy III
1982 C&C 34
Noank, CT

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Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

2017-11-11 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
The blue Parker Hannifin fuel hose is Parker 221FR, which is the fire resistant 
hose meeting SAE j1942 required on commercial vessels.

Parker also offers a black cover hose which is Parker 500, and that meets USCG 
A1 and A2 standards, SAE J1527, required for construction of recreational 
vessels.

 

Again, fuel hose from a large, non-marine manufacturer that is available 
through most places that offer automotive or hydraulic hoses. (See my earlier 
posts)

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

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Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

 

I have a roll of quarter inch fuel hose from Parker Hannifin, that says u.s. 
Coast Guard approved. It is blue . And Joe is right, it is very thick and 
heavy. You could use it as a backstay on a 50-footer. It has braided stainless 
steel spring wire in it, and it is a royal bitch to cut, even with a bandsaw. 
If my boat caught on fire, that would be the last thing left.

 

 

 

Regards,

 

Bill Coleman

C&C 39



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Date: 11/9/17 11:38 (GMT-05:00) 
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses 

Non-marine hose may well work to keep fuel inside of itself, but auto hose in 
general isn’t even close to the fire resistance of marine hose. Airplane hoses 
have fire-sleeves over them and marine hose is about 3-4 times as thick as it 
needs to be so there is a lot of rubber to burn away before it would have a 
hole in it. Auto hose has neither.

 

Joe

Coquina

 

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Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

 

Well, you should be using only SAE fuel hose. And the specs are the same 
regardless of the manufacturer. So use whatever is less expensive.

 

You might even get a price on hose – probably Gates Rubber – from your local 
NAPA store. Since it’s not “Boat Hose” it’s probably significantly less than 
either WM or Defender.

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

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Subject: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

 

Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old.  Exterior looks great but 
interior shows a number of corrosion issues.  Had to remove fittings and saw 
off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so was committed when I 
did that to getting a new tank.  That said, the hidden corrosion on the 
interior tells me an incident was in the making so replacing now is a good 
idea. 

 

Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther’s in Bristol RI who by all 
accounts are the “go to” source for a tank made right in all respects.  Not the 
least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say :)

 

Question is replacing the hoses.  West carries the Shields brand, Defender the 
Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price.  Specifications are 
essentially identical.  Any reason to not embrace the lower price??

 

John and Maryann

Legacy III

1982 C&C 34

Noank, CT

 

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Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

2017-11-10 Thread coltrek via CnC-List


I have a roll of quarter inch fuel hose from Parker Hannifin, that says u.s. 
Coast Guard approved. It is blue . And Joe is right, it is very thick and 
heavy. You could use it as a backstay on a 50-footer. It has braided stainless 
steel spring wire in it, and it is a royal bitch to cut, even with a bandsaw. 
If my boat caught on fire, that would be the last thing left.


Regards,
Bill ColemanC&C 39

 Original message 
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Date: 11/9/17  11:38  (GMT-05:00) 
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Cc: "Della Barba, Joe"  
Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses 



Non-marine hose may well work to keep fuel inside of itself, but auto hose in 
general isn’t even close to the fire resistance of marine hose. Airplane hoses 
have fire-sleeves over them and marine hose is about
 3-4 times as thick as it needs to be so there is a lot of rubber to burn away 
before it would have a hole in it. Auto hose has neither.
 
Joe
Coquina
 


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Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses


 
Well, you should be using only SAE fuel hose. And the specs are the same 
regardless of the manufacturer. So use whatever is less expensive.
 
You might even get a price on hose – probably Gates Rubber – from your local 
NAPA store. Since it’s not “Boat Hose” it’s probably significantly less than 
either WM or Defender.
 
Rick Brass
Washington, NC
 
 
 


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Subject: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses


 
Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old.  Exterior looks great but 
interior shows a number of corrosion issues.  Had to remove fittings and saw 
off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so was committed when I
 did that to getting a new tank.  That said, the hidden corrosion on the 
interior tells me an incident was in the making so replacing now is a good idea.

 
Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther’s in Bristol RI who by all 
accounts are the “go to” source for a tank made right in all respects.  Not the 
least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say
J
 
Question is replacing the hoses.  West carries the Shields brand, Defender the 
Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price.  Specifications are 
essentially identical.  Any reason to not embrace the lower price??
 
John and Maryann
Legacy III
1982 C&C 34
Noank, CT
 

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Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

2017-11-09 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
I never suggested using automotive hose for a boat fuel system. Rather, I
said there were other places to buy suitable hose, including an auto parts
store.

 

46CFR Chapter I, Subchapter T, part 182.720E requires that flexible fuel
hose used in construction of small passenger vessels meets the requirement
of SAE J-1942. J-1942 is essentially SAE J30R2 hydraulic hose with a higher
melting point.

Gates C5M hose meets these requirements. Trident does not offer a hose in
their catalog that does.

 

USCG requirements for fuel hose used in small recreational vessels have USCG
standards A1 and A2, both of which are met by SAE J-1527 (which is similar
to ABYC H-33). Trident fuel hoses all meet J-1527. A number of automotive
hose providers - including Goodyear - offer J-1527 hose.

 

Remember SAE stands for Society of Automotive Engineers. Manufacturers who
cater to automotive markets have higher production volumes and economies of
scale (and maybe scope) vs. marine product manufacturers. And the auto parts
market is a lot more competitive than the boat parts market. 

 

So pick your poison: J-1527 or the commercial J-1942 hose. And then check to
see how inexpensively you can get the hose from multiple sources.

 

BTW, Joe, fuel hose on aircraft just has to be "suitable" for the
application, but the requirement for the fire sleeve is in 14CFR!,C,23,e.

 

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

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Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

 

Non-marine hose may well work to keep fuel inside of itself, but auto hose
in general isn't even close to the fire resistance of marine hose. Airplane
hoses have fire-sleeves over them and marine hose is about 3-4 times as
thick as it needs to be so there is a lot of rubber to burn away before it
would have a hole in it. Auto hose has neither.

 

Joe

Coquina

 

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Cc: Rick Brass 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

 

Well, you should be using only SAE fuel hose. And the specs are the same
regardless of the manufacturer. So use whatever is less expensive.

 

You might even get a price on hose - probably Gates Rubber - from your local
NAPA store. Since it's not "Boat Hose" it's probably significantly less than
either WM or Defender.

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

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Subject: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

 

Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old.  Exterior looks great
but interior shows a number of corrosion issues.  Had to remove fittings and
saw off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so was committed
when I did that to getting a new tank.  That said, the hidden corrosion on
the interior tells me an incident was in the making so replacing now is a
good idea. 

 

Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther's in Bristol RI who by all
accounts are the "go to" source for a tank made right in all respects.  Not
the least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say
:)

 

Question is replacing the hoses.  West carries the Shields brand, Defender
the Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price.
Specifications are essentially identical.  Any reason to not embrace the
lower price??

 

John and Maryann

Legacy III

1982 C&C 34

Noank, CT

 

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Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

2017-11-09 Thread svpegasus38 via CnC-List
I have heard that if you have non marine rated hoses and have an insurance 
claim. That it can be denied. I just filed a claim for a car fire the fuel hose 
did not last long. FWIW. 


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 Original message From: "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List" 
 Date: 11/9/17  08:38  (GMT-08:00) To: 
cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Della Barba, Joe"  Subject: 
Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses 


Non-marine hose may well work to keep fuel inside of itself, but auto hose in 
general isn’t even close to the fire resistance of marine hose. Airplane hoses 
have fire-sleeves over them and marine hose is about
 3-4 times as thick as it needs to be so there is a lot of rubber to burn away 
before it would have a hole in it. Auto hose has neither.
 
Joe
Coquina
 


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Cc: Rick Brass 

Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses


 
Well, you should be using only SAE fuel hose. And the specs are the same 
regardless of the manufacturer. So use whatever is less expensive.
 
You might even get a price on hose – probably Gates Rubber – from your local 
NAPA store. Since it’s not “Boat Hose” it’s probably significantly less than 
either WM or Defender.
 
Rick Brass
Washington, NC
 
 
 


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Cc: John and Maryann Read 

Subject: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses


 
Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old.  Exterior looks great but 
interior shows a number of corrosion issues.  Had to remove fittings and saw 
off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so was committed when I
 did that to getting a new tank.  That said, the hidden corrosion on the 
interior tells me an incident was in the making so replacing now is a good idea.

 
Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther’s in Bristol RI who by all 
accounts are the “go to” source for a tank made right in all respects.  Not the 
least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say
J
 
Question is replacing the hoses.  West carries the Shields brand, Defender the 
Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price.  Specifications are 
essentially identical.  Any reason to not embrace the lower price??
 
John and Maryann
Legacy III
1982 C&C 34
Noank, CT
 

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Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

2017-11-09 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Non-marine hose may well work to keep fuel inside of itself, but auto hose in 
general isn't even close to the fire resistance of marine hose. Airplane hoses 
have fire-sleeves over them and marine hose is about 3-4 times as thick as it 
needs to be so there is a lot of rubber to burn away before it would have a 
hole in it. Auto hose has neither.

Joe
Coquina

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Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 11:36 AM
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

Well, you should be using only SAE fuel hose. And the specs are the same 
regardless of the manufacturer. So use whatever is less expensive.

You might even get a price on hose - probably Gates Rubber - from your local 
NAPA store. Since it's not "Boat Hose" it's probably significantly less than 
either WM or Defender.

Rick Brass
Washington, NC



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Subject: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old.  Exterior looks great but 
interior shows a number of corrosion issues.  Had to remove fittings and saw 
off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so was committed when I 
did that to getting a new tank.  That said, the hidden corrosion on the 
interior tells me an incident was in the making so replacing now is a good idea.

Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther's in Bristol RI who by all 
accounts are the "go to" source for a tank made right in all respects.  Not the 
least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say :)

Question is replacing the hoses.  West carries the Shields brand, Defender the 
Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price.  Specifications are 
essentially identical.  Any reason to not embrace the lower price??

John and Maryann
Legacy III
1982 C&C 34
Noank, CT

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Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

2017-11-09 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
Well, you should be using only SAE fuel hose. And the specs are the same
regardless of the manufacturer. So use whatever is less expensive.

 

You might even get a price on hose - probably Gates Rubber - from your local
NAPA store. Since it's not "Boat Hose" it's probably significantly less than
either WM or Defender.

 

Rick Brass

Washington, NC

 

 

 

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Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 9:23 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: John and Maryann Read 
Subject: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

 

Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old.  Exterior looks great
but interior shows a number of corrosion issues.  Had to remove fittings and
saw off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so was committed
when I did that to getting a new tank.  That said, the hidden corrosion on
the interior tells me an incident was in the making so replacing now is a
good idea. 

 

Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther's in Bristol RI who by all
accounts are the "go to" source for a tank made right in all respects.  Not
the least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say
:)

 

Question is replacing the hoses.  West carries the Shields brand, Defender
the Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price.
Specifications are essentially identical.  Any reason to not embrace the
lower price??

 

John and Maryann

Legacy III

1982 C&C 34

Noank, CT

 

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Re: Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

2017-11-07 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Might check Jamestown Distributors. I generally trust their advice.

Joel

On Tue, Nov 7, 2017 at 9:23 PM John and Maryann Read via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old.  Exterior looks
> great but interior shows a number of corrosion issues.  Had to remove
> fittings and saw off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so
> was committed when I did that to getting a new tank.  That said, the hidden
> corrosion on the interior tells me an incident was in the making so
> replacing now is a good idea.
>
>
>
> Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther’s in Bristol RI who by all
> accounts are the “go to” source for a tank made right in all respects.  Not
> the least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say
> J
>
>
>
> Question is replacing the hoses.  West carries the Shields brand, Defender
> the Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price.
> Specifications are essentially identical.  Any reason to not embrace the
> lower price??
>
>
>
> John and Maryann
>
> Legacy III
>
> 1982 C&C 34
>
> Noank, CT
>
>
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>
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Stus-List Diesel tank hoses

2017-11-07 Thread John and Maryann Read via CnC-List
Removed my OEM aluminum diesel tank now 35 years old.  Exterior looks great
but interior shows a number of corrosion issues.  Had to remove fittings and
saw off the inlet fitting to get the tank out of the locker so was committed
when I did that to getting a new tank.  That said, the hidden corrosion on
the interior tells me an incident was in the making so replacing now is a
good idea. 

 

Have replacement aluminum tank made by Luther's in Bristol RI who by all
accounts are the "go to" source for a tank made right in all respects.  Not
the least expensive by any stretch but by far the best value or so they say
J

 

Question is replacing the hoses.  West carries the Shields brand, Defender
the Trident at a cost differential of some 20% less in price.
Specifications are essentially identical.  Any reason to not embrace the
lower price??

 

John and Maryann

Legacy III

1982 C&C 34

Noank, CT

 

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