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Originally Posted by PorchDog
The type I used--- and then there is reduced barrier hose which uses "clip fittings".. those look like 2 rings with a crimp on each ring and a blue or red plastic "cage" ..
These folks were helpful and sell AC related stuff---also-- for what it is worth-- they carry radiators for buses.
https://www.apairinc.com/
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I also used reduced barrier hose.. for the nay-sayers on those clip fittings.. I havent had a properly installed one leak yet.. the beauty of them is most brands you can swivel them even after crimping.. i used burgaflex which ProAir OEM'd. but its harder to get than EZ-Clip or aero-quip in the US..
the only time I use regular barrier hose is if the bus already has it and im just making a repair for someone.. but if I have to replace a whole line it gets reduced barrier.. its much easier to route as well.. I am not sure its as "tough" as regular diameter hose. as its much easier to cut. so might be more susceptible to rub-through.. my rule of thumb is to route it and hang it such it doesnt rub on things.. if it has to go through a metal part someplace then I typically wrap it with a length of heater hose i have slit.. seems to work good at protecting from rub-through..
im not dsure how it will be this summer but last summer A/C hose was in short supply.. not sure why.. I use the Good-year Galaxy 4890 reduced barrier hose and it was tough to get.. I bought a bunch of it and then ended up using every bit not sure if this summer is the same way or not..
I havent scheduled any A/C projects because my regular work load is at what could be classofoed as an Insane level.. not a bad problem to have. but no time for my own bus projects let slone lots of A/C stuff..