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Joel

Joined: 06 Oct 2006
Posts: 57
Location: Bremerton, WA USA

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

Kitfoxers,



I've located some yellow Tygon fuel line for my model 5, but had to buy a full roll of it.  I'm selling eight  foot lengths, enough for both wings to the header tank lines for $20 with pre-paid shipping anywhere in the U.S.  My old fuel line was getting brittle and made wing folding problematic.



Joel Mapes

foxfloatflyer(at)hotmail.com



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Roger Lee

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1464
Location: Tucson, Az.

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:53 am Post subject: Re: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

Hi Joel,



Please don't take this the wrong way, I'm just curious.

Why didn't you use regular black rubber fuel line?

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Joel

Joined: 06 Oct 2006
Posts: 57
Location: Bremerton, WA USA

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

Hi Roger,



I selected Tygon because I can see fuel flowing through it and because it is more flexible than rubber fuel line, making wing folding easier.



Joel Mapes Kitfox 5 912ULS

Joel

Joined: 06 Oct 2006
Posts: 57
Location: Bremerton, WA USA

Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:07 pm Post subject: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

 

  

 Not sure about other colors, but the yellow is translucent, so fuel flow is visible. Here is a link to a source on Amazon.

 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PHF152/ref=asc_df_B000PHF1521858085?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B000PHF152

  

 

Joel Mapes  Kitfox 5  912ULS



 

 		 	   		  

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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

I switched to the yellow tubing a few years ago.  I also used this tubing for my sight gauge.  I found it difficult to see the fuel level so I purchased two fuel gauge floating balls from I think Univair and placed them in the sight guage.  It works pretty good.  One problem was that the balls were too large for the inside diameter of the tubing.  I had to file/sand the balls down to the correct size.  I know what some of you are thinking, I have too much time on my hands.

Mike



      

  From: Joel Mapes <foxfloatflyer(at)hotmail.com>

 To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com 

 Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 5:04 PM

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 Not sure about other colors, but the yellow is translucent, so fuel flow is visible. Here is a link to a source on Amazon.

 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PHF152/ref=asc_df_B000PHF1521858085?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B000PHF152

  

 

Joel Mapes  Kitfox 5  912ULS



 

 		 	   		  

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rick(at)5mike3.com
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:46 am Post subject: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

If the goal is to see the fuel why would you choose the yellow?

Wouldn't the clear tube be a better choice?

http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Tygon-Laboratory-Tubing-Length/dp/B000FMYVSK/ref=pd_sbs_indust_11



--Rick Kitfox IV 912



On Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:04:17 -0800, Joel Mapes wrote:

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		   Not sure about other colors, but the yellow is translucent, so fuel

 flow is visible. Here is a link to a source on Amazon.



 Joel Mapes Kitfox 5 912ULS





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rick(at)5mike3.com
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Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:50 am Post subject: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

I think I answered my question.

I couldn't find the clear tube rated for fuel.



On Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:04:17 -0800, Joel Mapes wrote:

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		   Not sure about other colors, but the yellow is translucent, so fuel

 flow is visible. Here is a link to a source on Amazon.



 Joel Mapes Kitfox 5 912ULS





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mikeperkins

Joined: 22 May 2007
Posts: 123

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

Clear polyurethane tubing sold by Wicks Aircraft under p/n 0545-107 (3/8" ID) is rated for fuel. And I've used it successfully for sight gauges with premixed fuel/oil. However, it comes in every size except 5/16" ID.

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mikeperkins

Joined: 22 May 2007
Posts: 123

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

Make that 0585-107. ;-o

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Joel

Joined: 06 Oct 2006
Posts: 57
Location: Bremerton, WA USA

Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:29 am Post subject: Re: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

I replaced my wing tank to header tank fuel lines over the weekend with the 5/16 id Tygon fuel line. It was easy to work with and fit the barb fittings perfectly. I dipped the line in a little engine oil prior to sliding it over the fitting, installed the clamps and poured some fuel into the tanks. No leaks, and no more fuel vapor smell in the cockpit. I've got some tubing left from the roll I purchased. It takes about 8 feet at $1.85 per foot, plus $5.20 for shipping via USPS Priority Mail.

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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:10 pm Post subject: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

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 Since we have alcohol in our mogas in CA, I use

 Bing Alcohol Resistant Fuel Line. It use to be sold by ACS but I didn't see  it on-line just a few minutes ago. Another source might be:

  

 http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/partsforaircraft/index.php?cat=Fuel_Hose_and_Fittings

  

 or

  

 http://www.skyshop.com.au/pdf/2009-2010_catalog%20119.pdf

  

                                  



       



            

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Bing Alcohol Resistant Fuel Line - sold by the  foot       

Blue fuel line that will not rot or deteriorate from the        inside.

Will withstand 50 PSI and has a high elastic memory, ideal for        using with barbed fittings in low pressure applications without the need        for clamps



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occom

Joined: 26 Aug 2006
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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:06 pm Post subject: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

It's still there at ACS  also.  http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/bingfuel.php  - 1.1kb



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		           From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com    [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Roger    Standley

Sent: January-17-12 5:08 PM

To:    kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Tygon tubing    5/16 id

   

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   Since we have alcohol in our mogas in CA, I use

   Bing Alcohol Resistant Fuel Line. It use to be sold by ACS but I didn't    see it on-line just a few minutes ago. Another source might be:

    

   http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/partsforaircraft/index.php?cat=Fuel_Hose_and_Fittings

    

   or

    

   http://www.skyshop.com.au/pdf/2009-2010_catalog%20119.pdf

    

                                                  



         



                

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Blue fuel line that will not rot or deteriorate from the          inside.

Will withstand 50 PSI and has a high elastic memory, ideal          for using with barbed fittings in low pressure applications without the          need for clamps



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Joel

Joined: 06 Oct 2006
Posts: 57
Location: Bremerton, WA USA

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

Unfortunately, none of the catalog stores, including Aircraft Spruce, sell 5/16 id fuel tubing. The 1/4 id line, either Bing or Tygon, works great for the vent line, but 5/16 id is required for the lines between the wing tanks and the header tank. If any of the usual mail order sources carried 5/16 id, I would not have needed to order a roll from a wholesale supplier. I even searched the Kitfox parts catalog at kitfoxaircraft.com but didn't find it.



All that said, if anyone wants to purchase enough 5/16 id Tygon line for their Kitfox without buying a whole roll of the stuff, I have a couple 8 foot lengths left.

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mike>bentley

Joined: 10 Oct 2011
Posts: 17
Location: United States

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

Has anyone thought about USCG approved fuel line?



http://marineengineparts.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page487.html

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Joel

Joined: 06 Oct 2006
Posts: 57
Location: Bremerton, WA USA

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: Tygon tubing 5/16 id

I just removed some Shields Fuel Feed Hose-5/16" I.D.  from my Kitfox for 3 reasons:



1. There was a perpetual, small leak at one wing tank fitting. Just enough to generate fumes.



2. It is opaque, so I couldn't visually verify fuel flow.



3. It is fairly stiff, making solo wing folding a bit more difficult.



It is also a bit more expensive than Tygon or Bing line.

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