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Hot Hose Issue

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Frank Speak, Aug 30, 2018.

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  1. Aug 30, 2018 #1
    Frank Speak

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    The hot hose on my trailer leaks a lot of air at the pipe end. It was leaking at the blower end to, but I changed the gasket at both ends and that end stop leaking. But, it didn't help the pipe end. I have to smack it with my rubber mallet once I get the blower going (and feel where the leak is). Once I get it smacked square it stops.

    I'm guessing it's the pipe fitting that needs to be replaced?
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2018 #2
    wis bang

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    Or the hose end needs new ears to make it seal, they can wear out. The male connection [A-nut] doesn't usually fail while the ears and the shape of the female end can warp and wear out.
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2018 #3
    I glide 47

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    Smacking a pressurized hose or fittings are bad ideas safety 101.
     
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  5. Aug 31, 2018 #4
    Frank Speak

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    One of my co-workers mentioned the ears too, but the owner didn’t think that was it.

    I think I’ll try changing them. Not like there’s anything to lose.
     
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  7. Aug 31, 2018 #5
    Cottonmouth85

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    I used to carry a shim made from a piece of excess band clamp. Worked great.
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2018 #6
    ErieMcDreary

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    Try turning the hose a little, If you're locking it on at the same place every time it may wear a bit in that area.
     
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  9. Aug 31, 2018 #7
    Frank Speak

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    I tried that. No dice.
     
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  10. Aug 31, 2018 #8
    wis bang

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    flip the hose [if you can] 180 and try the other end on the trailer line.
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2018 #9
    wis bang

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    That can work as long as you don't try to adjust it under pressure! A correct repair is really in order.
     
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  12. Aug 31, 2018 #10
    Frank Speak

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    Apparently, the fitting on the trailer is the issue. Shop said they’re gonna cut it off and weld a new one on.
     
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