elgoog
Contributor
Hi all -
Up until now, I've been using the nylon line that DGE throws in for free when you buy stuff from them. I believe it's #24 cave line (?) and has worked well for us. I tie the knot to the bolt snap according to their instructions and put a drop of marine Goop on the knot as well. I've been practicing the tie off and different positions on the hoses and now need to buy some more line. Is there any particular size that is preferred for this application? It looks like #24 might be the way to go - there are posts/reviews online which seem to indicate that #36 and up is too thick and slippery to get a good, secure knot. DRiS has cave line for sale by the foot in 3/32" and 1/8" but these are a lot thicker (from some specs I found online, 3/32" is almost as thick as #48 line)
I also have a finger spool with hi viz line which needs some stripped off of it. Is there anyway to identify which line it is? Count strands or something? I'm trying to see if I can just re-use it.
And, finally - what is considered a "breakaway" connection? Is it one that can be easily cut with one of the carried cutting tools or should I be able to break it off by yanking or twisting hard enough? I've been practicing the former and have yet to figure out how to do the latter.
Thanks in advance,
elgoog
Up until now, I've been using the nylon line that DGE throws in for free when you buy stuff from them. I believe it's #24 cave line (?) and has worked well for us. I tie the knot to the bolt snap according to their instructions and put a drop of marine Goop on the knot as well. I've been practicing the tie off and different positions on the hoses and now need to buy some more line. Is there any particular size that is preferred for this application? It looks like #24 might be the way to go - there are posts/reviews online which seem to indicate that #36 and up is too thick and slippery to get a good, secure knot. DRiS has cave line for sale by the foot in 3/32" and 1/8" but these are a lot thicker (from some specs I found online, 3/32" is almost as thick as #48 line)
I also have a finger spool with hi viz line which needs some stripped off of it. Is there anyway to identify which line it is? Count strands or something? I'm trying to see if I can just re-use it.
And, finally - what is considered a "breakaway" connection? Is it one that can be easily cut with one of the carried cutting tools or should I be able to break it off by yanking or twisting hard enough? I've been practicing the former and have yet to figure out how to do the latter.
Thanks in advance,
elgoog