Using wire straps here?

[magiccarpet]

Does anything speak against to use plastic wire-straps here, instead of the metallic hose clamps to save some weight?
Or would that compromise best practice procedure of fuel line plumbing and installations?
BTW. I am building EAB

Thanks for your oppinion or remarks on that.

[rgmwa]

My suggestion would be to follow the plans. I'm sure Vans did it that way for a good reason. Plastic ties, vibration and time can collaborate to make an effective saw if you're unlucky, and the weight saving over Adel clamps is minimal. However, if you're not E-LSA, you can decide which way to go.

[joedallas]

Just a thought two plastic wire straps ( of good quality )on the rubber from the metal hose clamps

A piece of shrink rap on each tube before you put the fittings on may also work

I also don't like the metal hose clamps on the fuel lines.

I think there is room for improvement in this design

My View

Try a sample to see what you think send a photo if you like it for more opinions

EAB is what the EAA is all about.

Joe Dallas



[quote=magiccarpet;1019019]Does anything speak against to use plastic wire-straps here, instead of the metallic hose clamps to save some weight?
Or would that compromise best practice procedure of fuel line plumbing and installations?
BTW. I am building EAB

Thanks for your oppinion or remarks on that.

[Mich48041]

You might consider using a CLAMPTITE tool to make a clamp out of safety wire around the rubber hose. The tool makes a neat compact clamp with no sharp ends or protruding screws. I have not used it for this application but think that it should work.

[Ueli N]

You may want to consider working on the lines in the installed position. Orienting the clamps
Properly, they can be easily reached with a screwdriver. Not sure if other tools would work in that position.

[Evolution10]

Try using stainless tie wraps - solves all you problems.