T&T: Copper Tubing & Flare Fittings

[Larry N. Brown]

> I am inclined to favor the use of Parker ParFlex hose with fittings that
> have been squeezed on. However, this means that you may have to use JIC
> fittings instead of SAE.
>
> JIC is 37 degree seat and SAE is 45 degree.
>

Just did this on my 25 year-old boat. Tubing was pitted- an accident waiting 
to happen. Put in new hose and had all hydraulic components professionally 
rebuilt. The JIC 37d seat allows for a greater metal to metal surface area.

Regards,

Larry & Teri Brown
MV Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck
Still glued to the dock in Covington, LA