Where to Find 1/2" Vinyl Cooling Line

aboarder

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I've seen it on other skis. I know it exists. I'm looking for blue translucent cooling line. The same stuff as many of us use for fuel lines. Blowsion and a few others sell 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8. I'm trying to find 1/2". I've found it with 1/16 wall thickness, but I'm looking for the thicker stuff that can handle a bit more heat and won't pinch as easily. I've seen that's it's made with 3/16 and 1/8 wall, but I haven't found anyone selling those sizes.

Who with a big motor knows where to find this stuff?
 
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mikesx

Big Kahuna said:
he does not have 1/2" line.
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Failed to read post fully, thanks. For 1/2 I usually go to McMaster, spend a lot or spend a lot more. But they do have quit the selection. I recall getting some 1/2 id x 3/4 od that had a phenomenal temp rating. And it had decent flexibility.
 
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aboarder

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CD155MX said:
Could some of these work?

www.mcmaster.com

McMaster-Carr

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They've got the right size, but it looks like it's the really light blue stuff. Maybe I'll either have to stick with the braided clear or try the 1/16" wall like the one home depot has. That stuff is the same as computer cooling lines, but you can get shorter lengths from the computer shops.
 
smokeysevin

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I have used venair silicone hose for cooling lines on my runabouts with good luck. It is for sure available in 1/2" but it is not clear.

Sean
 
Jcary85

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andddddd it looks like they either don't carry it anymore or are out of it. silicone hose section has nothing in it. WTF!!!
 
aboarder

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Goodwood, ON
JC-SuperJet said:
What's wrong with the Home Depot Hose?

It's 1/2" ID, it's Vinyl, it's Blue, it's Translucent, it's 1/8" Thick, it handles 150F and it's only 52 cents per foot....
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It’s 1/16 wall. 1/8 total added to the diameter. It looks like it’s only sold in 100 ft rolls and most importantly isn’t available in Canada… so a couple issues
 
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aboarder

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Storbeck said:
I'm wondering why the need for 1/8" wall rather than 1/16
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I'm assuming it will flex and pinch too easily when heated. The 3/8 stuff you get from showtime, blowsion, etc has the thicker walls. I'll probably give it a try, but I worry about it sagging and rubbing against things when it's hot, or creating a pinch on a bend. Looking at the temperature ratings, the thicker wall stands up to a lot more heat. If I use it, I'll just come back to shore and make sure nothing has gone wrong after a few minutes.
 
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aboarder

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Ducky said:
@JetManiac has the good stuf
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I couldn't find that type on his list. I'm kinda relieved because he just shipped me a huge order a few days ago. Still in transit. I would have been mad at myself for missing that.


This is what I'm after, in a larger size.

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Anyone know why nobody carries it in 1/2"??

It's not a big deal if I don't have it, but I've gone as far as media blasting and powder coating my own parts so everything matches. It would be nice if all the lines matched too.
 
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