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steamdave	24/10/2016 14:58:58
526 forum posts 45 photos	I'm looking for some wound rubber hose either 1/8" or 4mm bore. The sort of thing would be like the hose used on loco brake pipes, but I can't find it in the catalogues I've looked at. About 18inches total length needed. Does anyone know of a supplier? Dave The Emerald Isle
JasonB	24/10/2016 15:11:28
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	Not seen it that small Dave. You may have to resort to winding wire around a plain hose and then covering with heat shrink insulation.
not done it yet	24/10/2016 15:34:49
7517 forum posts 20 photos	A length of bicycle valve rubber?
steamdave	24/10/2016 16:19:10
526 forum posts 45 photos	JB. Your idea is ok, if I can find thin enough rubber to start with. Don't want it too bulky! NDIY. Can you get bicycle valve rubber in long lengths (2 x 9" or 4 x 4-1/2" - ish)? If so, that might be better than JB's idea. Dave The Emerald Isle
Roger Provins 2	24/10/2016 16:26:02
344 forum posts	Try Demon Tweeks http://tinyurl.com/h2rktp3 Roger
steamdave	24/10/2016 16:50:26
526 forum posts 45 photos	Found some. From our favourite on line auction establishment: 190885058500. Shoulda looked there in the first place! Thanks for the various suggestions. Dave The Emerald Isle
JasonB	24/10/2016 17:16:55
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	But that is smooth hose, I thought you were after something that looked like the old reinforced hose. Could have pointed to to smooth straight away

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