Bilge Blower vent tubing options
 

Looking to replace my bilge blower tubing.

I really don't like the wire wound dryer tube type options. Is there a more substantial type available that works well?

brake cooling hose for race cars. I know they make it in 3" not sure about 4' but it comes in different colors and holds up better.

Perfect!

I'll check it out.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all42154

4" silicone impregnated woven fiberglass double wire wound.

It's about $10/ft.

Thr marine crap is about $1/ft. But not much is used, so the overall expense is low, and will last far longer.

I was just going to suggest brake cooling hose as well. You can find it in orange and black, and sometimes few other colors.

Dryer hose is 4" in most cases. 3" has been used as bilge blower venting on from daily cruisers to mega yachts for a thousand years. Not sure why you would need a high temp break hose when all you are doing is moving ambient air temps?

It's not about the high temp. It's about finding a quality product that won't fall apart in a couple years, and/or look like crap in no time.

Lifetime warranty... http://www.westmarine.com/shields-ru...3_001_007.html

Why not put in some metal dryer hose. That looks cool, won't rot and you can rinse it off if it gets dirty. Probably not rust proof though.

How about PVC waste pipe. In Europe we have 3" and 4" system.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a0a1204703.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfGEOVqU...jpg&name=small


:D

I was thinking pvc sewer piping. It's relatively thin and lightweight. Printable. But ends up looking sketchy when the elbows get added.

The brake vent hose seems to be the best solution, and really what the marine industry deserves for such an important and forgotten part of the fire prevention system.

I think my current bilge fans are 4", but size is deceiving.

I’m not a fan of the standard blower hose either. Such an eye sore in an engine bay. It doesn’t improve the function, but I’ve seen a couple builders such as sunsation cover the hose with some sort of tubing to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...80fb1957c.jpeg
See the blue covering in this one

That is a nice setup.

Makes sense, use standard blower hose and use loom style exterior.

I don't have near the room as this, or minimalist clean look.

My engine bay is pretty busy with the Arnesons pushing the tranny/engine forward right to the firewall.

Gives great access to the transom...

I checked, and hose is 3". For some reason it felt larger.
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I don't mind the look of the brake hose. Has a technical appearance to it.

Thanks for the great info.

This stuff looks better and a little more rigid

https://www.hardin-marine.com/p-1099...ilge-hose.aspx