I out smarted myself and now I'm stuck. I decided to step up 1 size in flexible hose for my next build (580G). Instead of using either of the 1" types of reinforced hoses I have plenty of (~124') I decided to splurge and get a 1 1/4" (100') hose that can't kink but still has a 3" turn radius (Newflex 1210335). All was good until I tried to insert my 1st hose barb. The hose is so strong that it is impossible to insert the barb! The ID is 1 1/4" and wont stretch at all. I took my grinder and removed the barbs down to 1 1/4" OD and I can force it in. I'm not looking forward to doing this for ~12 barbs for my 2 pumps, draining system, and filling system. Also without the barbs I'm afraid a joint may come loose. Any ideas besides expensive nylon or brass barbs?
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Is the hose plastic? If so, dip the ends into boiling water for a few seconds, should be able to strech it a bit then.
Get the connectors that are made for the pipe. Or you could get a pipe flaring tool used in the muffler shop. They sell them online to flair steel pipe, I don't think it would have any problem streching reinforced plastic/vinyl.
The narrower part of the tool goes in the pipe and you crank the nut at the top expanding the tool.
The narrower part of the tool goes in the pipe and you crank the nut at the top expanding the tool.
recumbent. I think i know the hose you are talking about. I got some for free from my dad. its tough stuff i just crammed it in as much as i could till it would pull out or budge any more.. it was 3/4 or the way on and has not tried to come off. I actually had to cut it off last time I took it apart.
I'd heat it with a torch and soften it up. Even ridged PVC can be heated to the point where it's like a limp noodle!