Guy at the parts house is telling me that heater hose will work as return line..I figure the hydro oil would break it down?

Hydraulic Return Line
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Posted February 07, 2015 - 05:06 PM
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Posted February 07, 2015 - 06:03 PM
I've got a 1/2" fuel line that has been in place to carry a return for 15 years. It does not see any pressure but, if the cylinder leaks it may see pressure and burst. I hope to replace it in the spring. Good Luck, Rick
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Posted February 07, 2015 - 08:58 PM
Pressure hoses have wire strands in them, to hold pressures. Heat hose has cloth in it, Maybe, so would not be my choice. BUT, maybe return line hose a softer one might work, but I would prefer squeezed on fittings and threaded connectors, not slip over for most of my items.
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Posted February 07, 2015 - 09:29 PM
Pressure hoses have wire strands in them, to hold pressures. Heat hose has cloth in it, Maybe, so would not be my choice. BUT, maybe return line hose a softer one might work, but I would prefer squeezed on fittings and threaded connectors, not slip over for most of my items.
It doesn't take any type connection..just hose clamps..#6-8-13-17 in this diagram(in red)
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Posted February 07, 2015 - 09:31 PM
Heater hose doesn't do well with oils. It will swell & soften. You need hose for fuel or oil.
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Posted February 07, 2015 - 09:33 PM
Heater hose doesn't do well with oils. It will swell & soften. You need hose for fuel or oil.
Yea..thats what I tried to tell the parts guy.
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Posted February 07, 2015 - 09:49 PM
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Posted February 07, 2015 - 10:05 PM
Thank you that would work great!
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Posted February 08, 2015 - 12:07 AM
I buy the purpose made return hose. I don't want to be 20 miles from home and have problems.