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  • 10/01/2009 at 5:02 pm #41215
    Timer Guy
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    I have just added pressure bladder tubing. It has an ID of .25 with 1/32 walls. Black. Quite soft. Should be suitable for even very large engines. The photo shows a bladder with 2 ounces in it. Cost is $1.50 a foot.



    10/01/2009 at 6:09 pm #47913
    Scott Lapraik
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    Hank, what are the pros and cons of this new material? Is it silicone or what?

    Scott

    10/01/2009 at 6:26 pm #47914
    Timer Guy
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    Scott, it is latex, like the original tubing I carry. But, it is quite a bit larger, so it can handle a lot more fuel. The black is said to help protect the latex from UV rays, but few bladders last long enough to make UV exposure an issue. It does look sort of cool, IMHO. This is more like a pen bladder or pacifier, but lower cost. It is brand new to me, so I need some curious souls to test it in the real world. I think the main pro is it can work with the big engines where you need several ounces of fuel.

    10/01/2009 at 7:45 pm #47915
    Timer Guy
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    I forgot one maybe pro and that is since it is starting out with a larger diameter, the wall thickness is greater than with the small tube if you are putting in a lot of fuel. So, perhaps a bit more puncture proof.? Still looks sexy.

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