Date:         Tue, 21 Mar 2017 20:25:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Toomey Douglas <drt@UOREGON.EDU>
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From:         Toomey Douglas <drt@UOREGON.EDU>
Subject:      Re: City water hose from hook up to sink
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Skip this question, please.

My previous effort to flange the plastic used heat and put the plastic flush with the flange tool.  This resulted in a too thin or comprised flange.

I just re-flanged with a 1/8” or more sticking above the flange tool, and did it cold.  Seems like it has more integrity.  Will check under pressure tomorrow.

So goes the learning experience!


> On Mar 21, 2017, at 7:12 PM, Toomey Douglas <drt@uoregon.edu> wrote:
> 
> I need to replace the city water hose on the interior of an 87 westie that goes from the hookup to the kitchen faucet.  The original uses a semi-hard plastic hose that is flanged on the end.  The flange sits in a compression fitting.
> 
> Any suggestions on fabricating?  I’ve tried re-flanging my hose and it is not holding well.
> 
> If no suggestions, does anyone have one? 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Doug
>