Description
Trident Marine 3/4" FDA Bilge & Livewell Hose - Clear | Boat Supply Store
The Trident Marine 3/4" Heavy Duty PVC Bilge & Livewell Hose sets a new standard for marine plumbing, offering FDA compliance for applications where food-grade standards are paramount. Its robust, clear construction combined with exceptional flexibility delivers superior performance and ease of use compared to conventional PVC hoses. Whether you're navigating the clear waters of Lake Travis or ensuring optimal conditions for your catch, this hose provides the reliability and visual confirmation you need. Find this essential marine component and more at Boat Supply Store.
Key Features
- FDA Compliant: Ensures a safer option for specific applications requiring food-grade standards, offering peace of mind.
- Crystal Clear Visibility: Easily monitor fluid flow and quickly detect potential blockages or issues within your bilge or livewell systems.
- Heavy-Duty Durability: Engineered with robust PVC and reinforced with a black helix, it withstands the demanding marine environment, resisting abrasion and common chemicals.
- Exceptional Flexibility: Designed with an excellent bend radius (2.25 inches), allowing for easier routing and installation in tight or complex boat layouts.
- Reinforced Structure: The integrated black helix provides superior structural integrity, preventing kinking and collapse under vacuum.
- Simple, Secure Installation: Engineered to eliminate the need for cuffs, streamlining the installation process for a reliable, leak-free connection.
- Wide Temperature Range: Performs reliably across a broad spectrum of temperatures, from 10°F to 120°F, suitable for diverse marine conditions.
- Versatile Marine Use: Perfectly suited for bilge pumps, livewell systems, and general drain applications, ensuring efficient water management on board.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Performance Specifications | |
| Temperature Range | 10°F to 120°F (-12°C to 49°C) |
| Working Pressure (Vacuum) | 28 in./Hg vacuum |
| Bend Radius | 2.25 inches (57.2mm) |
| Physical Dimensions & Material | |
| Inner Diameter (ID) | 3/4 inch (19mm) |
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 0.968 inch (24.6mm) |
| Material | Clear PVC with Black Helix Reinforcement |
| Weight | 0.33 Kg/m (11 Lb./50 ft.) |
| Compliance & Sales Information | |
| Compliance | FDA Compliant |
| Sold By | The Foot |
Who This Is For
This heavy-duty PVC hose is the ideal choice for discerning boat owners and marine technicians who demand a durable, clear, and FDA-compliant solution for their bilge, livewell, and drain systems. It's perfectly suited for those who need a reliable hose that can withstand the rigors of marine use, offering the added benefit of visual confirmation of fluid flow for proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Trident Marine 3/4" Heavy Duty PVC Bilge & Livewell Hose | Typical Competitor Hoses |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Clear Vinyl with Black PVC Helix | Varies (e.g., often opaque rubber, EPDM, or standard PVC compounds) |
| FDA Compliance | Yes, ensuring suitability for specific food-grade applications | Varies (often not a standard feature, limiting application) |
| Inner Diameter | 3/4 inch (19mm) | Varies by model and brand |
| Temperature Range | 10°F-120°F (-12°C-49°C) | Varies (some may have narrower ranges) |
| Flexibility | Flexible (superior to rigid PVC, though less than ultra-flexible series like Trident's 149) | Varies (many standard hoses can be stiffer or prone to kinking) |
| Visibility | Clear, allowing for easy monitoring of flow and blockages | Varies (often opaque, preventing visual inspection) |
Common Concerns Answered
Is this hose less flexible than some other marine hoses, making tight bends challenging?
While the Trident Marine 3/4" Heavy Duty PVC Bilge & Livewell Hose is engineered for robust durability, offering a 2.25-inch bend radius, it provides excellent flexibility for a heavy-duty hose. Its design prioritizes structural integrity and resistance to kinking, which is crucial for reliable bilge and livewell operation. For extremely tight, intricate installations, careful planning or considering a hose with a smaller bend radius (like Trident's ultra-flexible 149 series) might be necessary, but for most marine applications, its flexibility is more than adequate and a testament to its strength.
Some users may expect higher pressure ratings for heavy-duty applications.
The Trident Marine 3/4" Heavy Duty PVC Bilge & Livewell Hose is specifically designed for bilge, livewell, and drain systems, where vacuum resistance (up to 28 in./Hg) and efficient flow are paramount, rather than high-pressure delivery. Its heavy-duty construction ensures it won't collapse under suction, a common issue with lesser hoses in these applications. For high-pressure washdown or specific pressurized water systems, a different hose engineered for those higher PSI ratings would be recommended, but for its intended purpose, this hose delivers exceptional, reliable performance.
Availability of specific lengths or bulk discounts might be limited.
This Trident Marine hose is conveniently sold by the foot, allowing you to purchase precisely the length you need for your project, minimizing waste and ensuring cost-effectiveness for custom installations. While bulk discounts may vary, purchasing by the foot ensures you're not overpaying for pre-cut lengths that don't fit your exact requirements, making it a flexible and economical choice for boat owners and technicians alike.
FAQ
Is this hose FDA approved for food contact?
Yes, the Trident Marine 3/4" Heavy Duty PVC Bilge & Livewell Hose is FDA compliant, making it suitable for applications where food-grade standards are necessary, though it's primarily designed for bilge and livewell systems.
What is the maximum pressure this hose can handle?
This hose is rated for a working pressure of 28 inches of mercury (in./Hg) vacuum, making it ideal for suction applications in bilge and livewell systems. It is not designed for high-pressure delivery systems.
Can this hose be used for potable water systems?
While FDA compliant, this hose is primarily designed for bilge, livewell, and drain applications. For dedicated potable water systems, hoses specifically certified for drinking water (e.g., NSF-51 or NSF-61) are generally recommended to ensure optimal taste and purity.
How flexible is this hose compared to other bilge hoses?
The Trident Marine 3/4" Heavy Duty PVC Bilge & Livewell Hose offers excellent flexibility for a heavy-duty product, with a bend radius of 2.25 inches. While it's more flexible than rigid PVC, it prioritizes durability and vacuum resistance over extreme flexibility found in lighter-duty or ultra-flexible hoses.
What is the temperature range for this PVC hose?
This hose is designed to perform reliably in temperatures ranging from 10°F to 120°F (-12°C to 49°C), making it suitable for a wide variety of marine environments.
