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Old 06-20-2013, 05:50 AM
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Default Fire Sleeve options

I've got a -4 hose that I'd like to fire sleeve. So what are my options short of having a new hose fabricated?

A. Buy -4 sleeving and slit lengthwise to fit on the hose (since it won't slide over the fittings) and then seal the slit with something. (Note: I really don't think this is an viable option)

B. Buy a larger size sleeve that will slide over the fittings (this is what I'm leaning towards right now)

C. Something obvious that I haven't thought of because I'm dense

D. Something not obvious that I haven't thought of because I don't know what I don't know, primarily because I'm dense.
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Old 06-20-2013, 06:36 AM
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Todd----dont slit the firesleeve. IF you have patience (?), you can work the sleeve over the hose end B Nuts. Sometimes necessary to use your air compressor and a blow gun to expand the sleeve to make it alittle easier. Not an impossible task, and no need to make a new hose.
Be sure to seal the ends of the firesleeve.
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