Cannon hose question

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  1. jstod

    jstod Well-Known Member

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    I am hooking up my gas system in my boat for the first time and I am wondering which hose is the right type to use for big gun cannons? This is where I am looking now: http://www.clippard.com/products/tubing but I have no idea whic type is the right type. I am fairly certain the size I am suppose to use is 1/8" OD and 1/16" ID.
    Thanks for any help!
     
    jstod, Dec 29, 2013
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  2. buttsakauf

    buttsakauf Well-Known Member

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    That is the size I usually use. Both for the accumulator and actuator.
     
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  3. jstod

    jstod Well-Known Member

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    does the type of hose matter?
     
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    buttsakauf Well-Known Member

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    Not really as long as it is safe. I don't like anything with less than a 200psi burst strength or more than 500.
     
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  5. DarrenScott

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    Avoid the vinyl hose, its prone to expanding under pressure when it gets warm, and bursting.
     
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  6. jstod

    jstod Well-Known Member

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    awesome thank you
     
    jstod, Jan 2, 2014
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