Fudge0514
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Just wondering what kind of pipe or maybe tubing you use to attach to your tailpipe to route exhaust fumes outside? I'm looking for something flexible yet strong enough to handle the heat that it won't melt.
Get rid of vehicle exhaust fumes in garage?
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nehog
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Justin,
Exhaust hose is available from a number of sources, in various sizes. I get mine from RyderFleet, prices are competitive, product is good.
That said, there is not that much heat. Idling my Dodge (a gas truck) for as long as 20 minutes gets my exhaust hose warm but not hot. The diesels are much cooler.
Standard exhaust hose is rubber based, reinforced. I use 3.5" (IIRC, but it might be 4") which is a tiny bit big and awkward, but that's life.
Warning: I have a number of CO monitors in my garage/shop. I can prove that CO levels reach dangerous levels in less than a minute of idling. Do not think that "Well the door is open, so it is OK" works--it does not.
Use exhaust hose ports go get the hose outdoors, they are a bit expensive but make a cleaner installation. Personally I don't recommend putting the ports in the traditional place (doors) but instead I put then in the walls. In my case, I have a port on the front and one on the rear.
The hose, with a remote starter, means that I can get into a clean warm truck in the winter! Believe me, that's nice. Wink
BTW, you have to register to buy from Ryderfleet, but it is not difficult, and their customer service is first class.
Exhaust hose is available from a number of sources, in various sizes. I get mine from RyderFleet, prices are competitive, product is good.
That said, there is not that much heat. Idling my Dodge (a gas truck) for as long as 20 minutes gets my exhaust hose warm but not hot. The diesels are much cooler.
Standard exhaust hose is rubber based, reinforced. I use 3.5" (IIRC, but it might be 4") which is a tiny bit big and awkward, but that's life.
Warning: I have a number of CO monitors in my garage/shop. I can prove that CO levels reach dangerous levels in less than a minute of idling. Do not think that "Well the door is open, so it is OK" works--it does not.
Use exhaust hose ports go get the hose outdoors, they are a bit expensive but make a cleaner installation. Personally I don't recommend putting the ports in the traditional place (doors) but instead I put then in the walls. In my case, I have a port on the front and one on the rear.
The hose, with a remote starter, means that I can get into a clean warm truck in the winter! Believe me, that's nice. Wink
BTW, you have to register to buy from Ryderfleet, but it is not difficult, and their customer service is first class.
HotRodKush
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They sell tubing specifically for that, but probably any industrial grade flexible tubing would work.
Peter,
I think my concern would be for winter use, when I'm doing more than just idling (ie some trouble shooting which would yield higher EGTs). I did some the links Dave B. posted on the HML and one had Dyno tubing, probably meant for situations like I'm referring to, but of course it had quite the price tag.
Thanks for the inputs. Always love hearing from you.
I think my concern would be for winter use, when I'm doing more than just idling (ie some trouble shooting which would yield higher EGTs). I did some the links Dave B. posted on the HML and one had Dyno tubing, probably meant for situations like I'm referring to, but of course it had quite the price tag.
Thanks for the inputs. Always love hearing from you.
e-tek
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Nehog answered witht he right product, but although the thick-walled rubber exhaust tubing may not get "burning" hot, the tailpipe certainly does!
I tried to find a lesser-cost alternative for a couple years - never found one that could take the abuse. I made an engine test stand and used tin dryer hose, but it didn't last either.
I tried to find a lesser-cost alternative for a couple years - never found one that could take the abuse. I made an engine test stand and used tin dryer hose, but it didn't last either.
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nehog
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Just another added thought, it does need to be tough--just try driving out of the garage after forgetting to remove it a few times and see how well it holds up. The stuff I have has been abused that way a number of times, and has zero damage from it (wish I could say the same about a few things that got in the way of the hose as it pulled out!)
Torque1st
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You can buy a lot of tin dryer hose for the price of the industrial rubber hose.
http://www.crushproof-hose.com/?gclid=CIjQrsPO3KACFQ_xDAodmF13DA
we have similar products at the shop. theres no cheap alternative, the good news is you only need 1 hose. $7-$8 a foot isnt awful considering the diameter of the hose. we have just the regular hose and I have let cars idle for hours. it will get hot and soft,but I haven't seen it melt into an unusable glob
we have similar products at the shop. theres no cheap alternative, the good news is you only need 1 hose. $7-$8 a foot isnt awful considering the diameter of the hose. we have just the regular hose and I have let cars idle for hours. it will get hot and soft,but I haven't seen it melt into an unusable glob
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nolatoolguy
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I rigged this up for my sleds but it also works great for my projects. I installed a squirrel cage fan on the inside so it ***** in and blows out fine. Dual exhaust is a problem though!
What about adding a splitter on the hose with a blast gate on one
they have those for dust collecters not sure about there working tempiture thoe