Thread: Braided Hose for Pneumatics?

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Long story short, I am now in possession of some spare compression fittings and a 48 inch long 3/8's inch stainless braided hose. Its a water line, came out of a dishwasher install kit.

So heres the question, can this hose be used for pneumatic props? I searched around and can't come to a conclusive answer. If anyone here has any ideas, feel free to share.

If you keep the pressure under about 40 lbs. it would probably work. I would wrap it a few times with some duct tape just to be safe in case of a blowout.

Tom,

Thanks! I was thinking along the same lines. I know that water is different then air, pressure wise. But surely it could with stand some pressure. I was thinking about using it from the valve to the prop, to keep the pressure on the low side of things. And use my regular hose from the compressor to the valve.

what does the hose from the dish washer look like??? is it white clear if it is then it is PE it is like PEX that stuff usealy hold 100psi at 70F that is what i use and i put 40 psi in it just keep it out of the sun!!!!! the sun kills the pipe


peace Ben

Originally Posted by Mainelyelectric

what does the hose from the dish washer look like??? is it white clear if it is then it is PE it is like PEX that stuff usealy hold 100psi at 70F that is what i use and i put 40 psi in it just keep it out of the sun!!!!! the sun kills the pipe


peace Ben

Not sure of the exact color... its braided stainless steel. Honestly though, Im having a bit of trouble trying to find the appropriate adapters. I would probably spend more money on the adapters then what it would be really worth, just to use the hose.

But, you use PEX? I never thought about that. Anyone else have any additional thoughts on this?

I said it is like PEX but with out the X it is foggy white and sold in the ice maker aisle in homedepot or lowes it comes in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 and i buy the 1/4 for like 2 bucks for 25ft and it works great with the quick disconnects!!! like i said it says it hold 100psi @ 70℉ But i use about 40-50 psi i don't run any props with cylinders yet i just use it to freak people out with the loud hiss at times and i have 3 places that i do that! some day i will have some cylinder props!! OK you said it is its braided stainless steel the adapters should cost not more then 20 bucks but that line is the good stuff i would say 40psi at the safe but 40psi is good for a trunk line and then have lower psi on the props with a regulater

Hope I helped keep in touch Ben


P.S. you said you had a hard time finding adapters, homedepot has tons ( most likely it has the same thread as the pipe on the fill line on a toilet they have fine threads just like your hose!!

I stand corrected about the "PEX" vs. the "PE". I know which one your talking about.

About the connectors. I actually took some 1/4 inch compressor quick connects back with me to the isle with all the adapters, along with a similar 3/8's compression hose. My store didn't have anything that would work. I spent probably 45 minutes trying to work it out.... no avail.

The threads ARE different! Not to mention, I think that the compression is measured in inner diameter and compressor is outer diameter. I could be mistaken on this, but beleive me, I looked at what my store had, and it ain't gonna happen. Maybe a trip to LOWES might help.

Once again, I just happen to have the hose, its really not a big issue. Using the other hose might just work fine!