RE: [DML] Clear Cooling Hoses

["Joseph Kuchan" <josephkuchan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The only sure way to know would be to determine the manufacturer and contact 
their engineering department. The higher temperatures could DRAMATICALLY 
lower the pressure rating of the material. It will also need to be 
compatible with coolant. Also, even if it can handle 15 psi at normal 
coolant temps, I would want a hefty safety margin before considering using 
it on a car.

As for looks, I would not be surprised if it looked pretty good at the 
outset, but then turned king of "gooky" as minute particles that are 
suspened in the coolant deposit themselves into the surface of the hose 
material.

-Joe Kuchan


>From: "Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [DML] Clear Cooling Hoses
>Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 00:08:47 -0000
>
>I was in Lowes Home Improvement yesterday and saw this 1.25" clear
>PVC braided hose.  It was pretty thick stuff, and rated for 200 PSI
>at 68 degrees Fahrenheit.  



To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx

For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com

To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews 
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/