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28-02-2007, 07:26 PM #1
Flexible Hoses
I wonder if anybody can advise.
We have got to install some splits on a boat moored in the docks.
The customer wants the outdoor units positioned on the quayside.Occasionally the water level rises/falls by about 1meter( when the flood gates are opened)
Units are on R410a so are therefore running at a high pressure.
Does anybody know where i can get some flexible pipe hoses to allow for the movement of the boat or indeed any other bright ideas.
Cheers
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28-02-2007, 07:38 PM #2
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Hi WCC and welcome to the forum.
Would it be more practicable to mount a self contained ducted unit on the quayside and run flexible ductwork onboard instead?
Problems I can foresee to the pipework is the very high risk of damage to due tripping, pulling, pushing etc. Copper tube will also work harden over time with the possibility of fracture.
You would also be going against installation standards having unsupported pipework.
Think carefully about the potential dangers and potential fines or imprisonment due to allowing an uncontrolled release of a hazardous waste.Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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28-02-2007, 10:08 PM #3
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Both lines are low pressure, expansion is in the outdoor unit.
We use flexibles from Parker.It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.
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28-02-2007, 10:09 PM #4
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28-02-2007, 10:42 PM #5
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Hello Brian
They way I was thinking was to support copper piping on the boat and on the quay( hydrazorb).Then run a lenghth of flexible to take any water level variation.
I hear what you say about a ducted system but I think cost will curtail that. Quoted for 4x Daikin Underslung 4 way blows.
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28-02-2007, 10:47 PM #6
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28-02-2007, 11:43 PM #7
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28-02-2007, 11:46 PM #8
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28-02-2007, 11:47 PM #9
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01-03-2007, 12:19 AM #10
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Thanks for all your responses.
Hopefully managed to locate a wholesaler which will do hoses upto 550psi.
This will hopefully do the trick.
Cheers
Paul
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01-03-2007, 08:17 AM #11
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I Have used flexible hose on many ac units I use a company called Aflex Hoses who manufacture virtualy any type of hose.
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01-03-2007, 05:28 PM #12
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What about a chilled water unit. IMI used to do some water cooled cassettes. you'd only have to worry about low pressure water in the flexible lines, and they would be easily disconnectable should the boat need moving.
Jon
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01-03-2007, 08:16 PM #13
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that will be fun if they cast off before calling you, "splits ahoy",
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01-03-2007, 09:51 PM #14
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With flexibles and R410.....its evidently not only the higher pressure, but the higher temperature you need to consider.
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02-03-2007, 07:48 AM #15