ZONEZZ
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I have a question, is it not o.k. to use a marine fuel tank filler hose on a car/truck/MH??? I read "FOR MARINE USE ONLY" and wanting to be safe FIRST I thought to ask. If so, why? Thank you rv.net for being here.
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sum1
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I would not hesitate to use it. I don't have any technical info, but marine fill hoses I've used seemed to be of superior construction to any automotive ones I've used.
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crankshop1000
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Better grade of hose, but it's stiff and will kink if you have much of a curve in the hose.
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ZONEZZ
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o.k. the one I'm looking at has wire built into it and I wonder if that will have something to do with static electricity?? just another thought that slows up my ordering one! thanks for responding.
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eHoefler
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The marine grade hose meets Coast Guard requirements that the automotive hoses don't. An approved marine grade hose will self seal when in a fire to reduce or eliminate fuel or vapor from escaping and fueling the fire.
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j-d
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Marine fuel fill hose will be quicker to source and as noted above is superior to automotive. If you'd like automotive hose, it's available at NAPA.
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bill h
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eHoefler wrote: An approved marine grade hose will self seal when in a fire to reduce or eliminate fuel or vapor from escaping and fueling the fire.
Thanks for that info, every time I come here I learn something new.
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