Post by naughtyfox on Sept 16, 2018 6:41:12 GMT
When I changed 20 litres of our engine coolant in June, at the same time changing the water pump impeller, I wanted to block the higher coolant pipe which goes from the pump to the engine, so that coolant wouldn't pour out of it whilst it was off. One of the mechanics at Shire Cruisers found a 'pipe stop' for us - as I remember, it was all plastic, you insert the 'tube' into the hose and clip the cap shut. Or was it screw the cap shut? It's just a temporary way to close the end of the pipe. I can't find anything similar with a hunt round the Internet, does anyone know about such items? I'd like to buy one or two for ourselves for when we next need hoses, which will probably be as soon as we buy some more 'pink antifreeze' - we changed 20 litres but have no idea how much our keel tank holds, and i'm quite happy to change another 20 litres ASAP and another 20 litres next Summer (until I'm sure we have a consistent mix and it all comes out looking pink and not murky olive-green as it did in June).
I asked in our local hardware store but the best they could suggest is a plug/bung for plonking into the hole in the bottom of your boat, this kind of thing:
I did buy a metal hose clamp but on looking at the hose decided it was best not to crush it, and anyway the clamp method looked ineffective.
I asked in our local hardware store but the best they could suggest is a plug/bung for plonking into the hole in the bottom of your boat, this kind of thing:
I did buy a metal hose clamp but on looking at the hose decided it was best not to crush it, and anyway the clamp method looked ineffective.
Luvvly jubbly. We paid £15 for 5 litres.