May I use an inflator hose for gasoline?

[-JD-]

Without comment on actual suitability of an LP hose in place of fuel line ...

will restrict flow

There is a big difference between the fuel flow requirements of a 6hp compressor and a 25, 40, 60hp outboard ... The restriction may be functionally meaningless in this application.

 

[happy-diver]

You use may, I use will

 

[Agro]

To answer your original question with regards to material composition. There is no single standard for hoses and they have historically been made by a variety of materials.

For HP hoses, the following construction has been fairly popular:

• Inner tube made from Nitrile, quite often a Nitrile-Vinyl mix.
• Middle layer of braided Kevlar
• Outer layer of a Neoprene blend or rubber

For LP hoses, this has been popular:

• Inner tube made from Nitrile. Some manufacturers use thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) based on polyester.
• Middle layer of braided synthetic textile
• Outer layer of a Neoprene blend or rubber

There are other material combinations and uses. The inner tubes I know of seem to be made of fuel resistant materials.
However, under no circumstances would I ever consider using one of these hoses for the use your propose. There is always the chance that a manufacturer picked a different material from I wrote above and the consequences could be dire.

The Schrader-valve is almost guaranteed to break in gasoline if I had to take a guess.

OK you conviced me, I will not use an inflator hose.

 

[Agro]

I don't, but that design of quick-disconnect is available from other sources in various diameters. McMaster-Carr, for example: McMaster-Carr You may want to look for a material rated for gasoline contact, though.

OK, I will look for a gasoline quick disconnect, thank you

 

[Agro]

Fuel line - hose, braided hose, and metal tube - is cheap and readily available. I'm not sure why you would want to use anything else.

I need a quick disconnect to separate fuel tank for transport.

 

[Agro]

will restrict flow

It will restrict flow but not in a way that matters. It's a 6 HP engine, very low gasoline consumption.

 

[lowwall]

I need a quick disconnect to separate fuel tank for transport.

What does it currently use on the tank end?

https://www.jegs.com/c/Fittings-Hose_Quick-Connect-Adapters-Fittings/201708/10002/-1

I admit I'm having a hard time understanding the problem. Building fuel lines is a pretty basic task. There's a ton of videos on YouTube if you need help.

 

[Agro]

What does it currently use on the tank end?

https://www.jegs.com/c/Fittings-Hose_Quick-Connect-Adapters-Fittings/201708/10002/-1

I admit I'm having a hard time understanding the problem. Building fuel lines is a pretty basic task. There's a ton of videos on YouTube if you need help.

I need a small disconnect for fuel hose. Thank to this forum I will find one.

Thank you all.

 

[Gone for diving]

For outboards

 

[Agro]

For outboards

Unfortunately it is even more bulky then what I already use right now.