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Old 12-04-2023 | 12:56 AM
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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?
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Old 12-04-2023 | 07:43 AM
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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.
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Old 12-04-2023 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by compedgemarine
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.
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Old 12-04-2023 | 11:04 AM
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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.
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I was just going to suggest brake cooling hose as well. You can find it in orange and black, and sometimes few other colors.
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Old 12-04-2023 | 03:52 PM
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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?
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Old 12-04-2023 | 04:40 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
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
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Old 12-05-2023 | 09:15 AM
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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.
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How about PVC waste pipe. In Europe we have 3" and 4" system.

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