I have a 14 foot hydraulic line for a cutter that got cut about a third of the length. I called the manufacturer and the technician suggested that NAPA auto can splice hydraulic lines to save some money. I haven't priced a new hose yet but is this safe?
Splice hydraulic line?
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PHPaul
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B2650, Pronovost snow blower, Landpride rotary mower, Howard tiller, box blade
I would imagine they'll crimp new fittings on the cut ends and then use a double male to thread them back together.
Should be fine, and certainly cheaper than 14 feet of hose!
Should be fine, and certainly cheaper than 14 feet of hose!
Daren Todd
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Massey Ferguson 1825E, Kubota Z121S, Box blade, Rotary Cutter
They will make into two hydraulic hoses with a coupling.
There are hydraulic hose places that will do the same.
Ray
There are hydraulic hose places that will do the same.
Ray
There's also a repair fitting or end you can get, it is assembled by screwing one half into the hose, then sliding the other half up the hose from the outside, and it threads onto the first half. Don't know if they are still making that one, there are so many different types of hoses, today...
Re-useable hose splice fittings are very expensive compared to two crimp on hydraulic fittings. Can get male pipe on one end and female on other and just thread together. Most hose shops will repair your hose if its not real old.