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Old 07-23-2015 | 09:24 AM
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What are you guys using for the water pressure line from the motor to the gauge. I have a rubber line running to the gauge but it keeps blowing off at 20 lbs pressure. Held on only with a tie wrap.
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Old 07-23-2015 | 11:37 AM
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Mine have metal hose clamps. Never have had a line come loose.
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Old 07-23-2015 | 12:05 PM
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I use 1/8" line with compression fittings...
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Old 07-23-2015 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Full Force
I use 1/8" line with compression fittings...
Same here. 1/8" plastic/poly tubing.
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Old 07-23-2015 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Griff
Same here. 1/8" plastic/poly tubing.
The same, absolutely zero issues.

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Originally Posted by Full Force
I use 1/8" line with compression fittings...
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Added this setup to mine 2 seasons ago zero problems.
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Old 07-23-2015 | 08:49 PM
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1/8" Nylon tubing with compression fittings.
This is only 6' of tubing, but illustrates what you need.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Bosch-Actron/8...FQ-PaQodiocMkA
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Old 07-24-2015 | 08:08 AM
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i use #4 hose w push lock fitings
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Old 07-24-2015 | 08:20 AM
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I used 1/4" plastic line with compression fittings.. Rust from the block drain kept plugging up the fitting for the 1/8".....
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Old 07-24-2015 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Boatally Insane
I used 1/4" plastic line with compression fittings.. Rust from the block drain kept plugging up the fitting for the 1/8".....
I took mine off I takes next to stat housing...I have ball valves off water drains for winter draining
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