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"T" Drain for Water Pressure Gauge Line: (Saving your gauge from freezing in winter) Thanks, Darryl from IL for the information and pictures. |
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| 1. | Aquarium Brass T connector: Walmart T-Connector #1157----- $0.97 |
| 2. | Small length of 1/4" aquarium hose----- $1-2.00 |
| 3. | Delrin (compression) sleeves and tubing inserts 1/4" (pak): Menards----- $0.69 |
| 4. | Brass 1/4" tube- to-tube Needle Valve with compression fittings: Menards----- $2.99 |
| 5. | Small cable ties to secure tubing over brass fittings----- $0.49 |
| 6. | The down line off the "T" should be made long enough so you can see if from the console. Otherwise, come spring, you may start your motor and get a wet leg! Just tuck the line up under the dash for in-season use, valve closed. Let it hang straight down for drainage in the winter, valve open. |
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Click picture for a larger view. |
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For further information, please contact Darryl by clicking his link above. |