Okay to run engines off flat hoses?
05-13-2002, 12:25 AM
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Okay to run engines off flat hoses?
Okay I have some nice new flat, easy coil hoses but I am very nervous about flushing the engines via perko flush kits with them, as I am worried the thin walls of the hoses may be sucked together. Hence, I have not done so. Anyone have any experience with this?
05-13-2002, 06:20 PM
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I have done it - You should not have a problem. The pressure from most hose outlets should more than offset the draw of your engines. The water will keep flowing.
Run a test with the engines at idle. Once the engine fires up feel the hose, there should still be pressure in it.
The only time you would have a problem would be with a low pressure/low flow hose outlet. (You would also have a problem with a regular hose in that situation.)
Run a test with the engines at idle. Once the engine fires up feel the hose, there should still be pressure in it.
The only time you would have a problem would be with a low pressure/low flow hose outlet. (You would also have a problem with a regular hose in that situation.)
