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Tube Pressure
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:09 pm
by elitesniper
Uhm I have recently changed my tube for the pilot for my sprinkler valve because some people said it didnt hold much pressure it was thats clear tubing, now i changed it to this thicker tube with like strings in it does it hold high pressures?
i have a pic of the tube down there
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:12 pm
by JDP12
I have pipe like that i think... mine holds 250 PSI
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:15 pm
by elitesniper
So its safe to take it to 100psi now?

my pipe is rated for 450
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:16 pm
by JDP12
oh yea definitely, just make sure your hose clamps are super tight
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:21 pm
by elitesniper
Yep yep i have two hose clamps just in case

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:05 pm
by ShowNoMercy
Double hose clamps aren't necessary if the nipple doesn't go that far into the tube and secondly if you have the right hose and nipple you technically don't even need a hose clamp. And furthermore, any tubing will take at least 100psi. I know thats a generalization but I have used some of the crappiest tubing ever and it swelled but never burst.
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:10 pm
by elitesniper
Yes, but it never hurts to make sure its in there tight, but it does hurt if u dont make sure

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:12 pm
by ShowNoMercy
Well not really but ok.