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What Causes The Replacement Rubber Air Hose To Burn or Melt?

April 26, 2017air burn causes hose melt replacement rubber

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What Causes The Replacement Rubber Air Hose To Burn or Melt?

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A The air pump or check Valve could be malfunctioning. The universal hoses listed in this catalog are made of a high temperature (up to 550° F) Silicone rubber. Their purpose is to transport air (up to 125° F) to the converter. Under proper operating conditions they will not burn or melt. However, if hot exhaust gases back-up from the converter into the hose, damage could occur.