Water inlet/outlet tubing

[Colby]

Is the tubing used for routing the water same as the fuel line tubing used for nitro RCs? Which size is it? How difficult is it to get the tubing out and back through the hole in the transum? On my stock UL-1 the inlet tubing that goes from the top of the rudder got cut/chewed up by the prop. For now I got a plastic cupler (used for sprinkler tubing) to reconnect the two ends after I shortened them slightly but would ultimately like to replace the entire tubing. I gave it a slight tug to see how difficult it was going to be to get it through the transum and it did NOT budge. Anyone have experience on replacing the inlet water tubing?
Thanks for the feedback.

[Diesel6401]

Is the tubing used for routing the water same as the fuel line tubing used for nitro RCs? Which size is it? How difficult is it to get the tubing out and back through the hole in the transum? On my stock UL-1 the inlet tubing that goes from the top of the rudder got cut/chewed up by the prop. For now I got a plastic cupler (used for sprinkler tubing) to reconnect the two ends after I shortened them slightly but would ultimately like to replace the entire tubing. I gave it a slight tug to see how difficult it was going to be to get it through the transum and it did NOT budge. Anyone have experience on replacing the inlet water tubing?
Thanks for the feedback.

Yes its fuel tubing you can pick it up at any local hobby shop 3/16 outside diameter works fine. I used a drill bit to ever so gently clean the hole up to allow the tube to go in. Shouldn't take longer than a minute if that to install.

[Colby]

Thanks for the info Diesel ... I'll get the tubing tomorrow. Once you run the new tubing back through the transum, did you put any glue or anything between the new tubing and the transum?

[Diesel6401]

Thanks for the info Diesel ... I'll get the tubing tomorrow. Once you run the new tubing back through the transum, did you put any glue or anything between the new tubing and the transum?

No need. Right tubing size should be perfect fit.

[Jeepers]

Colby it can be a bit of a pain to get the tubing back through the transom and the "sealed" radio compartment I would recommend putting a piece of brass tube through both and epoxy it into place much easier!.

[Colby]

Thanks Jeepers, I'll consider that as well. I did see a thread (UL-1 Performance and Modification: A Thread Summary) where a Capt Crash did just that but with an aluminum rod.

[tharmer]

They also make a really cool aluminum thru-bulkhead fitting that looks really classy.
-t

[bwells]

Try cutting the end of the tubing at a long angle and insert it enough to grab with needle nose pliers and pull. If you're going through 2 hulls or the hull and radio box, cut a longer angle

[Brushless55]

Colby it can be a bit of a pain to get the tubing back through the transom and the "sealed" radio compartment I would recommend putting a piece of brass tube through both and epoxy it into place much easier!.

that's just what I did with my UL-1
I picked up some clear water line for the ice maker of a fridge.. the inside dia is much bigger than the stock tubing

[Colby]

They also make a really cool aluminum thru-bulkhead fitting that looks really classy.
-t

Who makes these fittings? Do you by chance have a link?
Thanks

[Drag Boat Bob]

Who makes these fittings? Do you by chance have a link?
Thanks

You can pick them up right here on OSE.

About half way down the page.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/products.php?cat=66

[Colby]

Thanks, I just checked them out. Do you know which size works best with the UL-1?

[Drag Boat Bob]

Thanks, I just checked them out. Do you know which size works best with the UL-1?

I bought the large one. The problem with the one I bought is that it is the same length as the distance between the transom and the inside of the tub. This means it does not extend into the tub for hose attachment or the nut. That may be the reason Crash used the aluminum tubing with it.

[Drag Boat Bob]

that's just what I did with my UL-1
I picked up some clear water line for the ice maker of a fridge.. the inside dia is much bigger than the stock tubing

With that impressive Cat color scheme, I thought you would have found some shiny black water line...

[Colby]

I bought the large one. The problem with the one I bought is that it is the same length as the distance between the transom and the inside of the tub. This means it does not extend into the tub for hose attachment or the nut. That may be the reason Crash used the aluminum tubing with it.

Then you are not talking about the :

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Aluminum Bulkhead Fitting
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Aluminum bulkhead fitting for large size silicon tubing.

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because this thing looks plenty long enough ... or are you talking about the:

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Water Inlet/Outlet fitting 4mm
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Water inlets/outlet for a smooth 4mm hole. They can be glued in for ease of installation.

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