REFLECTOR: Fuel Sight Gauge Hose

[Jorge Bujanda]

I have already eliminated this option based on the feedback from John.  At least one
hardware store tubing out there is susceptible to deterioration with fuel and I am not
interested in finding out which.  Thanks to all for the feedback.
Regards,
Jorge

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Gary
Stull
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 11:35 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Fuel Sight Gauge Hose

I would be hesitant about hardware store hose. I did the same thing and the 
avgas deteriorated the hose in a short time, less then 1 year. I smelled gas 
but could not determine it's origin. When I filled up one time I found it! 
The tubing was broken at the upper end spilling fuel all over the interior. 
Thankfully it happened on the ground! Purchase the tubing that is 
appropriate for fuel. Just my 2 cents, but from the voice of experience.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Fuel Sight Gauge Hose


I just use the clear plastic hose from the hardware store.

Change it every 5 years, when it just starts to cloud up.

Scott

Jorge Bujanda wrote:
> The hose of my kit's fuel sight gauges came rather yellowish.  Although
> still not in use, this seems to have progressed over time becoming
> somewhat darker and opaque.  Is there some other hose out there that is
> resistant to fuel and retains transparency or are we stuck with this
> type?  Thanks.
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> Regards,
>
> Jorge Bujanda
> Velocity XL FG
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