Yep, that is always a possiblility. This is am option that still needs to prove itself. This was posted for some of the guys on the forums that did not seem to be able to picture how it was done. So far mine has been fine but I do only run it on low under normal conditions.
I would imagine that a straight pipe without ribs would let things flow better but since they are designed with a certain amount or restriction in the exhaust system, I cannot say whether it was actually designed with the ribs in mind or not... Worth a try though. I would not try using aluminum. Thanks for your comment..
Thanks. The ID of the silicon tube is 1 inch. It is actually an exhaust junction for a motorcycle exhaust. So far, mine has held up quite nicely. I am not sure that any anti-seize would be necessary but it can't hurt if feel that you would like to try it. I am not sure about the temp rating of anti-seize but know that it works great on automotive exhaust. Thanks for your comments.
@bobamos3628 copaslip is good for somewhere around 1100°C - I think that's somewhat warmer than the exhaust temp 😂 ( just in case readers are unable to do the backwards conversion to °F, 1100°C is 2012°F I.e. farkin HOT!)
@@johnbspringer I just checked the links and they are the correct item. I think those dimensions are the shipping box. It will come with two of these exhaust tubes made of heat tolerant silicone. I've used mine about a half dozen or so times and it is still holding up. This was an experiment that seems to work well. They are made for motorcycle exhaust so it looked like a good option. Only time will tell how they hold up, but so far mine are fine.
Interesting. Mine is still in operation with no issues. Of coarse, what each product is made of can vary including products from the same seller. Thanks for sharing...
I got one of those silicon tubes and melted it the first 5 minutes the heater was running. Don't waste your time. This guys heater must not be producing much heat.
Sorry to hear that. So far mine is still operating and I get lots of heat. I do, however, only run it on low because the trailer it is used in is only 9'X7'. Mine is an exhaust coupler for a motorcycle. It is an experiment and I welcome input from others that have used theirs. So it looks like some may fail...
Absolutely no need for this, just put a tiny bit of exhaust assembly paste and a high torque T bolt clip on. I can see so many potential disasters with that hose system that could be very dangerous. I'm a marine engineer and fit loads of these units. Stay warm ❤
Well, the hose is actually from a motorcycle exhaust so I am sure that it will hold up. Problem with paste is I remove my exhaust between uses and a paste would harden and be difficult to work with. The hose has held up for over a year now so I will stay with it. If my unit was a permanent installation, I might go with a paste though as I am a retired auto mechanic and have used pastes with great success in the past. Thanks for you input...
That hose is a silicone exhaust hose for motorcycles. I have been using it for over a year now and it is still looking as good as new... Thanks for your thoughts...
Do your research on silicone designed for high heat (exhaust) before you run your mouth. It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt 😮
That will be fun... The exhaust can hit red hot under fault conditions !
Yep, that is always a possiblility. This is am option that still needs to prove itself. This was posted for some of the guys on the forums that did not seem to be able to picture how it was done. So far mine has been fine but I do only run it on low under normal conditions.
@@bobamos3628 A kind of incendiary time fuse !
@@andrewjefferies8391surely that rubber is designed for high temperatureres
It's not rubber, It's silicone@crappymeal
He clearly explained is was used for exhausts on motorcycles.
Good idea!
Thanks!
Would a straight pipe without ribs not be better for the heater? Having issues finding some, could aluminum be used, or would it melt due to the heat?
I would imagine that a straight pipe without ribs would let things flow better but since they are designed with a certain amount or restriction in the exhaust system, I cannot say whether it was actually designed with the ribs in mind or not... Worth a try though. I would not try using aluminum. Thanks for your comment..
The heater is cast aluminum. How hot do you think the exhaust is?
@@BeeHiverson Generally around 250*F to 300*F full tilt is my experience and many videos that I have seen seem to confirm this.
@bobamos3628 the ribs are there so the pipe can be bent if need be
hi, great idea. What the inner diamater of the silicone tube?
What about using antiseize between the exhaust tube and exhaust tube on the heater?
Thanks. The ID of the silicon tube is 1 inch. It is actually an exhaust junction for a motorcycle exhaust. So far, mine has held up quite nicely. I am not sure that any anti-seize would be necessary but it can't hurt if feel that you would like to try it. I am not sure about the temp rating of anti-seize but know that it works great on automotive exhaust. Thanks for your comments.
@bobamos3628 copaslip is good for somewhere around 1100°C - I think that's somewhat warmer than the exhaust temp 😂 ( just in case readers are unable to do the backwards conversion to °F, 1100°C is 2012°F I.e. farkin HOT!)
@@Paul_SD Paul, thanks for the input...
@@bobamos3628 It looks like the link you provided points to a tube that is 7.4 x 3.7 x 5.4 inches (i.e. a ID of 3.7) is that correct dimension?
@@johnbspringer I just checked the links and they are the correct item. I think those dimensions are the shipping box. It will come with two of these exhaust tubes made of heat tolerant silicone. I've used mine about a half dozen or so times and it is still holding up. This was an experiment that seems to work well. They are made for motorcycle exhaust so it looked like a good option. Only time will tell how they hold up, but so far mine are fine.
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I followed this and the hose started melting and smoking.
Interesting. Mine is still in operation with no issues. Of coarse, what each product is made of can vary including products from the same seller. Thanks for sharing...
I got one of those silicon tubes and melted it the first 5 minutes the heater was running. Don't waste your time. This guys heater must not be producing much heat.
Sorry to hear that. So far mine is still operating and I get lots of heat. I do, however, only run it on low because the trailer it is used in is only 9'X7'. Mine is an exhaust coupler for a motorcycle. It is an experiment and I welcome input from others that have used theirs. So it looks like some may fail...
@@bobamos3628beyond your control, who knows exactly what he used
Absolutely no need for this, just put a tiny bit of exhaust assembly paste and a high torque T bolt clip on. I can see so many potential disasters with that hose system that could be very dangerous. I'm a marine engineer and fit loads of these units. Stay warm ❤
Well, the hose is actually from a motorcycle exhaust so I am sure that it will hold up. Problem with paste is I remove my exhaust between uses and a paste would harden and be difficult to work with. The hose has held up for over a year now so I will stay with it. If my unit was a permanent installation, I might go with a paste though as I am a retired auto mechanic and have used pastes with great success in the past. Thanks for you input...
that hose will burn/melt imedately
That hose is a silicone exhaust hose for motorcycles. I have been using it for over a year now and it is still looking as good as new... Thanks for your thoughts...
Do your research on silicone designed for high heat (exhaust) before you run your mouth. It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt 😮