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LocLine
Feb 17, 2014 19:02:12 GMT -5
Post by maineultraclassic on Feb 17, 2014 19:02:12 GMT -5
How hard is it to change the end on 3/4" locline?
My tank came with a single straight nozzle, and I would like to change it to a flare fitting.
I can pick up the flare fitting for like $5, and I see there is a special tool for like $20..........but can it be done with bare hands?
Thanks,
Steve
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LocLine
Feb 17, 2014 19:17:05 GMT -5
Post by speedyron on Feb 17, 2014 19:17:05 GMT -5
if you are referring to the flexible tubing snake like things I pop them apart by hand and pop them back together
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LocLine
Feb 17, 2014 19:18:09 GMT -5
Post by ryansweatt2004 on Feb 17, 2014 19:18:09 GMT -5
They come apart easy but can be tricky to put back together without a lock line tool.
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LocLine
Feb 17, 2014 19:19:33 GMT -5
Post by maineultraclassic on Feb 17, 2014 19:19:33 GMT -5
I've been told I have gorilla hands..........LOL
I'm going to grab the flare fitting and give it a shot next time I have the return pump off for a water change.
Steve
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skirossi
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Brunswick
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LocLine
Feb 17, 2014 19:21:28 GMT -5
Post by skirossi on Feb 17, 2014 19:21:28 GMT -5
Go to www.mcmaster.com and type loc-line into the search bar, they have the tool cheaper, a little under $15. They also have a great selection of nozzles and pieces. I have no idea if it's possible to change without the tool... |
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LocLine
Feb 17, 2014 19:22:42 GMT -5
Post by speedyron on Feb 17, 2014 19:22:42 GMT -5
Ive used a lot as coolant lines as a machinist. One thing i can tell you is the more you take them apart and put back together the more they leak. that would be the case whether using the tool or not.
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Post by gotareef on Feb 17, 2014 21:10:45 GMT -5
you can do it by hand, ive never used a tool
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LocLine
Feb 17, 2014 22:03:56 GMT -5
Post by Jordan Emery on Feb 17, 2014 22:03:56 GMT -5
+1 on hands.... I have never used the tool either... You should be fine without it...
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LocLine
Feb 17, 2014 23:09:44 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by Pokahpolice on Feb 17, 2014 23:09:44 GMT -5
Don't buy the tool. Go to any place selling tge tool and read the reviews...everyone complains about them being useless.
By hand they are tough but not that bad.
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LocLine
Feb 18, 2014 5:17:05 GMT -5
Post by maineultraclassic on Feb 18, 2014 5:17:05 GMT -5
OK, hands it is.
Steve
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