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Offline rio_gti

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vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« 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??
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Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« Reply #1 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!
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Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« Reply #2 on: 27 April 2012, 07:38 »
dont think it will pop off tbh as its a vacuum(sucks the pipe).
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Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« Reply #3 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:
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Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« Reply #4 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!!!
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Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« Reply #5 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:
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Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« Reply #6 on: 27 April 2012, 19:45 »
you can't have vacuum and pressure at the same time :wink:
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Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« Reply #7 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:
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Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« Reply #8 on: 27 April 2012, 20:25 »
ah now you're getting into quantum physics lol
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Re: vacuum fittings...should they be barbed??
« Reply #9 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:
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