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Title: Snorkels
Post by: 90sam on July 20, 2008, 10:07:26

Hi all,
I'm making a snorkel for my car and just wondered where you can buy the flexi tubing from? Does anyone have any links to the product as i can't seem to find any.
Kind Regards
Sam

Title: Re: Snorkels
Post by: Lincs niva on July 20, 2008, 10:15:09

I need to know the same,Im finding it very hard to find the correct size flexi pipe..

Cheers Gav

Title: Re: Snorkels
Post by: J.D. on July 20, 2008, 10:15:43

Scrap cars, B and Q, aquatic retailers, Ive bought it from all these.

Title: Re: Snorkels
Post by: AndyMacG on July 20, 2008, 16:00:51

Ive used this place in the past loads of times when making snorkels  flexi pipe in all sizes and materials

http://www.fansandspares.co.uk/page/4

Title: Re: Snorkels
Post by: Disco Matt on July 20, 2008, 23:35:59

You can make rigid bends to whatever angle you need - there was a post on here about it, I forget who came up with the idea but here it is: Heat the pipe over your gas stove. As soon as you feel it soften, gently form the bend and dunk it in cold water to set it. You may need to repeat the process for tighter or more complex bends. Obviously you need to be careful that the pipe doesn't get too thin or even worse tear while making the bend!

Title: Re: Snorkels
Post by: marjan on July 21, 2008, 16:43:08

This guy sells it on Ebay. (scroll down the page).

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Auto-Performance-Silicone-Hoses_Cold-Air-Feed-Ducting_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ11QQftidZ2QQtZkm