Aeroquip StartLite Black Hose

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StartLite hose is best known in the industry for its durable and fire proof Nomex/Kevlar cover. Easily as abrasion resistant as the stainless braided hose, StartLite stands above alternative competitive nylon offerings. Nylon may be inexpensive, but it is not very resistant to abrasion. The material tends to fray easily upon contact with other components and frames. Once the cover has frayed, it is not only damaging to the appearance of the hose, but impacts the performance. Without the cover in place the hose has no reinforcement to resist pressure, so at that point reliability basically depends on the strength of the rubber inner tube. Nylon is also flammable, a characteristic that makes it a liability when it comes to safety.

StartLite is a great alternative to heavier steel braided or steel reinforced hoses offering a 45% weight savings over a steel braided hose for as much as a 20 lb savings. In addition to weight savings, StartLite is a very easy hose to plumb with and can be cut with a hand tool, perfect when you need a last minute solution at the track.

Qualified for use with Aeroquip Performance's crimp and reusable fittings, StartLite's black braided cover with Aeroquip Performance's signature red tracer thread, offers both fittings styles in a black anodized finish.

For hoses that require a vacuum pressure rating, StartLite will handle up to 20 IN/Hg, which is more than enough for most suction lines. For those few applications that require something more, there is also an internal support coil that can be added to the assembly for a full vacuum rating (28 IN/Hg).