AN fitting to 3/8 hose

[Taylor1969]

Hi guys.

Installing a carbreter. Is this okay to do? Running about 6 psi and I like the plain rubber hose look better than the braided. No matter how hard I try I can't pull it off.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/0ec70e15-1.jpg

thanks,
Chris

[eville]

I use all Aeroquip Socketless hose and fittings.
Here's the hose:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AER-FCN0615/
I like the nickle coated aluminum fittings:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AER-FCE1532/

IT looks better than rubber and it's safer too. Just be careful it's addicting...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

I even use the fittings with standard heater hose and then use the heat shrink clamps.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/IMG_1927-1.jpg

[Taylor1969]

Ok. So the way that I am doing it is okay then? You are doing a similar way with your setup right? I'll move to your way (looks great), but I want to make sure that I am safe in the meantime

thanks

[Ishmael]

Should be fine. Braided is rubber inside.

[eville]

I wouldn't mess with fuel. I would use appropriate fittings with appropriate hose. I would not use rubber fuel line in the engine compartment, especially on the pressure side. Rubber hose is failure prone. With fuel involved that can create catastrophic results.

[Taylor1969]

I use all Aeroquip Socketless hose and fittings.
Here's the hose:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AER-FCN0615/
I like the nickle coated aluminum fittings:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AER-FCE1532/

IT looks better than rubber and it's safer too. Just be careful it's addicting...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

I even use the fittings with standard heater hose and then use the heat shrink clamps.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/IMG_1927-1.jpg

that stuff looks fantastic. That is definitely the way to go

chris

[Pro Stock]

If you like the look of rubber better, then go with it, rubber hoses that are designed for use with gasoline are perfectly safe to use. 6 psi is low pressure and the rubber can handle that easily. The main difference between rubber and either braided or hard line hose is that rubber hose doesn't have as long of a service life which means that it will crack and leak sooner than the other materials so you will have to change it out more often which really isn't a big deal because it is so much cheaper. That being said, I'm going to use something other than rubber because I like the look of other materials.


Dale