Demister flexible tube

[Fraze]

A while back there was a thread relating to demister flexible tube (duct) which I now cannot find. My question is did anyone find a source for this? - need 32mm (1 1/4" inch) to suit the dash top outlets on my FC.

[JOX515]

G'day Fraze,  I got my ducting from one of the "speed" shops here in Ballarat.  I am guessing places like supercheap, repco, etc would have it as well.  Let me know if you get stuck and I will get some here for you and post it.  Cheers, Graeme

[Harv]

If you wrap the dash-top vents with duct tape (or similar), you can step them up to 1.5". After that, there are a few options:

• Convoluted alumium ducting is commonly available from car airconditioner repair companies, though unfortunately only in 50mm (2”) outside diameter. The 50mm ducting can be made to fit by slitting and either bending in the end of the duct (to reduce diameter and fit inside the rubber demister outlets) or bending out the end of the duct (to increase diameter and fit over the end of the demister outlets. The demister steel nozzles can be increased in diameter to match the 50mm duct by wrapping them in duct tape until they are an interference fit.
• 40mm outside diameter convoluted aluminium type ducting tube is stocked by Fuelmiser (part number PHD-40ML - available from Supercheap), though unfortunately only in 1’ lengths. Contact with the Fuelmiser technical team indicates that they are not able to source longer lengths.
• Clark Rubber stocks Flexi-flo Hose in different sizes (25, 30.5, 31.5, 32, 35, 38, 44, 50, 63, 76 and 102mm ID). This is a black EVA stripwound hose similar to a vacuum cleaner hose, except designed for Industrial use. The following two sizes are likely to suit:
              30.5mm   31.5mm
Inside diameter   30.0   31.0
Outside diameter   39.0   41.0
Working pressure (psi)   -5 to 50
Working temperature (ºC)   -20 to 60
   
Note however that the maximum working temperature is 60ºC, which could be close to the heater air temperature (a 7psi radiator cap means that the water temperature inside the heater water-side can reach 111ºC â€" the air will be cooler than this though). This product is also stocked by Hoseonline (P.O. Box 3027, Mentone East 3194 Victoria, Australia, http://www.hoseonline.com.au, telephone 1300 577 731).
• This mob does longer lengths of the 1.5": http://www.holden.co.uk/displayproduct.asp?sg=1&pgCode=083&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Heaters+%26+Electrical+Fans&agCode=0210&agName=Heater+Accessories&pCode=080.519

Cheers,
Harv (deputy apprentice heater fiddler)

[JOX515]

Geez Harv, we are going to have to promote you soon....... Way tooo much knowledge to be the deputy apprentice...  ;D ;D ;D

[Harv]

If you ever saw my welding  :o, you would understand why I'm still the apprentice  :D. I have to weld with the welding pick/hammer in one hand, to knock the electrode off each time it sticks to the job. That's when I'm not blowing holes through it. Worlds worst pigeon-poo welder. Not to be trusted with anything load bearing... or cosmetic for that matter. Not a good thing in a family of fitter&turners and boilies.

Cheers,
Harv

[JOX515]

Me and you both Harv - I am happy enough to tack things in place but that is all.........  ;D ;D ;D

[Fraze]

Thanks for all the quick replies, I should be able to source something from all that info,

[FCRB26]

http://forum.fefcholden.club/index.php?topic=24307.msg151934#msg151934

[Fraze]

Problem solved - I used some vacuum cleaner hose which I picked up during a hard rubbish collection in my area! Works fine, very flexible and light,and pretty much the right size. Cheers, Frazer

[Fraze]

A bit more info - the spiral wound flexible aluminium tubing (duct) covered in black paper is called Kopex Tubing, made in England. Also I believe Gates have a similar product.

[FCRB26]

its at supercheap i think its fuel miser brand?

Pete