What kind of hose for ballast system?

jklaus 06-07-2007, 10:45 AM

I have an 05 Supra with the ballast system and am looking to buy some additional tubing for the ballast system.

Seems like the hoses to the bags are 3/4", but not sure exactly what kind they are - clear reinforced vacuum tubing?

Any ideas on what this stuff is they use and where I'd be able to get some.

Thanks, Jeff

(prostartjh) · (prostartjh) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 06-07-2007, 12:40 PM

I believe it's called Spa Hose.

(denverd1)

any hardware store. braided. garden hose is 3/4" too...

(leafster) · (leafster) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 06-07-2007, 1:38 PM

go to your local boat shop. 3/4" bilge hose. Very easy to work with. Don't use it with reversible system though, it can handle pressure but not vacuum.

(market_open) · (market_open) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 06-07-2007, 3:14 PM

Flow-rite IMHO is the best there is, reinforced like Spa hose, but much more flexible and black in color. It works with the Fly High quick disconnects as well.

https://www.flow-rite.com/store/marine/retail/marinestoreretail.html

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 06-07-2007, 11:11 PM

I use 3/4" grey carflex electrical conduit. Easy to find, flows well, doesn't collapse, bends easily, and works with standard 3/4 barb fittings.

(ponte_06_x2) · (ponte_06_x2) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 06-07-2007, 11:11 PM

GARDEN HOES WORKS GREAT

(mac_attack) · (mac_attack) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 06-08-2007, 9:32 AM

These fat hose are the best!! And are easily adjustable!!

Upload

Sorry had to do it.

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 06-08-2007, 7:18 PM

I like spaflex, but it's really difficult to work with. I saw some stuff in the pond dept in Lowe's or HD the other day that looked promising. $1/ft, and looked a lot easier to stretch over a barb fitting.