Static electricity and Teflon fuel lines

[nacelp]

> I wouldn't even be concerned about this, but I notice that "electrically
> continuous" Teflon fuel line is available. Doesn't seem to me it should be
> a problem, but I do wonder why they offer the stuff.

Probably for gaseous applications, that aren't even automotive, and just one
more bzz word to ad in sales.

> As for "why Teflon"... I had a bad experience once with the "black
> crumbles" in a fuel system.

I haven't heard of that in probably 15 years now.  I'd almost bet that it
was surplus hose used in some weird application, that when exposed to
petroleum products, the stuff then failed.  Used to be all the SS stuff in
LA came out of one place in I think is was Rosemead.  They had Nike Hercules
launchers as surplus, that were still intact.  Lots of jet engines, can't
help but to wonder if that was where arfons, breedlove and em got their
stuff.

I'm sure quality of neoprene is better these
> days. But the cost of Teflon was identical, it is very durable, and it is
> physically more compact.

Does it crump, in tight corners?.  Just a guestion.
Grumpy
> - Clay


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