<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 12 (filtered medium)">  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple> <div class=Section1> Thanks also to Terry and Bob Davis for their very valuable additional input.  I am pleased that my query has stimulated such input and further offerings for my benefit as well as others.  <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Tomorrow I will order or get some hose from somewhere after I start making some phone calls.  <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Last night I did find the supplier and materials that Jude Reveley had recommended to me and what he is using.  The supplier is JME Ellsworth <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='margin-left:-9.0pt'> <tr> <td width=542 valign=top style='width:406.5pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'> Dixon Powhatan 500 # Uncoupled Nitrile Covered Fire Hose- Light Duty<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=542 style='width:406.5pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'> Uncoupled. Outer construction thin, ribbed nitrile. Tube construction nitrile.  <o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=542 style='width:406.5pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'> <img width=1 height=1 id="ctl00_MainContentPlaceHolder_Img3" src="cid:image003.gif@01C9213B.0281D520" alt="http://jmefireequipment.com/Images/spacer.gif"><img width=1 height=1 id="ctl00_MainContentPlaceHolder_Img2" src="cid:image003.gif@01C9213B.0281D520" alt="http://jmefireequipment.com/Images/spacer.gif"><o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width=542 style='width:406.5pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'> <tr> <td style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> Item #<o:p></o:p> </td> <td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> DXH515R50UC<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> Manufacturer<o:p></o:p> </td> <td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> Dixon Powhatan<o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> Shipping Weight<o:p></o:p> </td> <td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> 14 lbs. <o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'></td> <td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'></td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> Hose Size <o:p></o:p> </td> <td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> 1-1/2" <o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> Bowl Size <o:p></o:p> </td> <td valign=top style='padding:2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt'> 1 3/4" <o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <o:p> </o:p> ORDER TOLL FREE 1-800-333-3331  JME Ellsworth<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Address Information The John M. Ellsworth Company, Inc. 8700 West Bradley Road Milwaukee, WI 53224 <o:p></o:p> Their website is   <a href="http://www.jmefireequipment.com">www.jmefireequipment.com</a>  <o:p></o:p> Rather than struggling with trying to post a picture of the hose itself, I will simply refer those who are interested to the website.  The hose is not cheap – over $200 for 50 feet with shipping.   But Jude swears by it, so this may be what I order tomorrow after calling them.  <o:p></o:p> Will Truitt<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div> <div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Farrell Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 7:44 PM To: Pianotech List Subject: Re: hose for belly press<o:p></o:p> </div> </div> <o:p> </o:p> <div> ----- Original Message ----- <o:p></o:p> </div> <div> > I used galvanized plugs, filled the threads with cheapo > silicone/latex adhesive caulk, and put them together with hose > clamps. No noticeable leaks, and no failures (yet). I figure > the caulk sealed it airtight, while the hose clamp pressed the > lining into the threads for the needed grip. > > Oh yea. Why are some of you leaving the clamps on overnight? > Is it the glue you're using? After an hour, or even as little > as a half hour with Titebond, you couldn't get the rib off > without destroying it. Just curious. > > Ron N<o:p></o:p> </div> <div> I first used galvanized ends, but on the second generation attempt went with PVC. Works great and is lighter. I didn't use any kind of goo to seal the hose to the barbed PVC end - just wrenched it on and a single clamp as you can see in the picture. I think I used some Teflon tape on the PVC fitting threads.<o:p></o:p> </div> <div>  <o:p></o:p> </div> <div> <img border=0 width=454 height=341 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01C9213A.24F6E5B0"><o:p></o:p> </div> <div>  <o:p></o:p> </div> <div>  <o:p></o:p> </div> <div> Here's my system in use.<o:p></o:p> </div> <div>  <o:p></o:p> </div> <div> <img border=0 width=757 height=568 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.jpg@01C9213A.24F6E5B0"><o:p></o:p> </div> <div>  <o:p></o:p> </div> <div> I'm using Titebond, as I believe you also do Ron. I usually clamp them 45 minutes to an hour and then move on.<o:p></o:p> </div> <div>  <o:p></o:p> </div> <div> Terry Farrell<o:p></o:p> </div> </div> </body> </html>