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Old 07-18-2023, 02:50 PM
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Wondering if any of you buy this type of fuel line for gas engines in bulk anywhere without paying $2.00 per foot or more? Amazon carries it but they want $14.19 for only a 5ft roll; that works out to 2.83 per foot.
I fly giant scale civilian class airplanes and often I'll use 3 to 4 feet per plane, so I'm looking to maybe purchase ​​​​a 30 foot roll or similar.
Anyone have info about who I can contact to get a good deal on this type/grade of fuel line would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 07-18-2023, 06:03 PM
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Save yourself some money and get 1/8" viton from McMaster Carr. Yes it is $5 per foot but will last forever, That yellow Tygon needs replaced just about every year.
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I've used some of the True Blue line. Seems to work ok. Not sure it would be good for a clunk line.
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Not sure where you are going to find 1/4" ID tubing. Chief Aircraft has 30 ft rolls of 1/8" ID Tygon tubing for.$67. https://www.chiefaircraft.com/radio-...el-tubing.html
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Originally Posted by LLRCFlyer
Not sure where you are going to find 1/4" ID tubing. Chief Aircraft has 30 ft rolls of 1/8" ID Tygon tubing for.$67. https://www.chiefaircraft.com/radio-...el-tubing.html
sorry...that was a typo...I'm looking for 1/8th inch ID. Thanks for the info.
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DuBro sells that stuff in 50 foot rolls, thats what I buy. 1.50/foot or so
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McMaster Carr is the vendor of choice. They have Viton and Tygon. For Tygon the p/n is 5552K23. Viton p/n is 5119K41. Both 1/8” ID. Viton for your line to the carb and the clunk line in the tank. Tygon for the vent line to save $$. Viton lasts almost forever, Tygon will need replacement every year or so. Buy at least 10’ lengths to reduce waste and save $$. I buy at least 25’ each order.

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