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Title: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: rio_gti on 26 April 2012, 17:16
just wondering as i found some old fish tank hosing and fittings but the tee isnt barbed and i got to use it for a boost gauge....... will what i got be ok??
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: scarr89 on 26 April 2012, 22:37
I'd get a barbed one, halfrauds sell em for a quid or so. You wouldn't want it popping off all the time!
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: wretch20vt on 27 April 2012, 07:38
dont think it will pop off tbh as its a vacuum(sucks the pipe).
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: JimBR on 27 April 2012, 08:50
As long as its a tight fit and you put a cable tie round it you should be fine  :smiley:
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: rio_gti on 27 April 2012, 10:09
Quote from: wretch20vt on 27 April 2012, 07:38
dont think it will pop off tbh as its a vacuum(sucks the pipe).

its under pressure when on boost!!!!

will give it a go if it comes off ill get a proper one!!!
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: scarr89 on 27 April 2012, 10:40
Quote from: wretch20vt on 27 April 2012, 07:38
dont think it will pop off tbh as its a vacuum(sucks the pipe).

I know diesels are right? I thought it was the other way for the 1.8T...Oh well, you learn something new everyday. :smiley:
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 April 2012, 19:45
you can't have vacuum and pressure at the same time :wink:
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: scarr89 on 27 April 2012, 20:03
Quote from: Wazzzer on 27 April 2012, 19:45
you can't have vacuum and pressure at the same time :wink:

What about in a black hole  :shocked:
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 April 2012, 20:25
ah now you're getting into quantum physics lol
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: scarr89 on 27 April 2012, 20:40
Quote from: Wazzzer on 27 April 2012, 20:25
ah now you're getting into quantum physics lol

Another question which leads in quantum physics...Can dogs look up?  :huh:
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: Big Tone on 27 April 2012, 21:49
Get some small decent quality jubilees and it will be fine.
Title: Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
Post by: Wayne on 27 April 2012, 23:57
Just get a washer tubing one, it will do the job.