Silicone Fuel Line Rotting !!
09-05-2009 | 12:32 PM
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Silicone Fuel Line Rotting !!
Hey Guys,
I bought a 30' roll of silicone fuel line from Tower last year. This year I'm having trouble with my planes and I find out that the tubing has turned to Gummy Bear consistancy! I've never seen this before and I've been flying for over 20 years.
My fuel is 15%/18% Byron.
Can someone recommend a good fuel line brand?
I bought a 30' roll of silicone fuel line from Tower last year. This year I'm having trouble with my planes and I find out that the tubing has turned to Gummy Bear consistancy! I've never seen this before and I've been flying for over 20 years.
My fuel is 15%/18% Byron.
Can someone recommend a good fuel line brand?
09-05-2009 | 01:17 PM
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RE: Silicone Fuel Line Rotting !!
I use K & S's three sizes of clear & Du-Bro for the others . Tygon (yellow) ,Silicone ( in different colors) & their black neoprene . Used them for years with no trouble like you are having . Good shopping ! Max H. 
09-05-2009 | 04:08 PM
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RE: Silicone Fuel Line Rotting !!
ORIGINAL: big max 1935
I use K & S's three sizes of clear & Du-Bro for the others . Tygon (yellow) ,Silicone ( in different colors) & their black neoprene . Used them for years with no trouble like you are having . Good shopping ! Max H.
I use K & S's three sizes of clear & Du-Bro for the others . Tygon (yellow) ,Silicone ( in different colors) & their black neoprene . Used them for years with no trouble like you are having . Good shopping ! Max H.
Bruce
09-05-2009 | 04:21 PM
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RE: Silicone Fuel Line Rotting !!
can the neoprene be used with glow fuel? If so, how does it compare to silicone fuel lines.
Cheers
09-05-2009 | 05:49 PM
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RE: Silicone Fuel Line Rotting !!
Last week I had the same gummy experience with the dip tube in my 1 gallon bottle. Not sure of the origin of the tube. This is the first time I have seen this problem
09-05-2009 | 07:34 PM
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Last week I had the same gummy experience with the dip tube in my 1 gallon bottle. Not sure of the origin of the tube. This is the first time I have seen this problem
Last week I had the same gummy experience with the dip tube in my 1 gallon bottle. Not sure of the origin of the tube. This is the first time I have seen this problem
I think you may get what you pay for.
09-06-2009 | 07:16 PM
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RE: Silicone Fuel Line Rotting !!
ORIGINAL: phatbob02
Hey Guys,
I bought a 30' roll of silicone fuel line from Tower last year. This year I'm having trouble with my planes and I find out that the tubing has turned to Gummy Bear consistancy! I've never seen this before and I've been flying for over 20 years.
My fuel is 15%/18% Byron.
Can someone recommend a good fuel line brand?
Hey Guys,
I bought a 30' roll of silicone fuel line from Tower last year. This year I'm having trouble with my planes and I find out that the tubing has turned to Gummy Bear consistancy! I've never seen this before and I've been flying for over 20 years.
My fuel is 15%/18% Byron.
Can someone recommend a good fuel line brand?
I had the same thing happen to me . I sent that fuel line back and bought some prather(sp) and it has been great even when left submerged in the jug of fuel.
