Post BAeTaiqPN0uuaNROhU by meowski@fluf.club
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 (DIR) Post #BAeSzHhHL9W5fwJpjc by meowski@fluf.club
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       first hydraulic hose is done. i also cut apart a sacrificial test ferrule to ensure i was getting a secure crimp without damaging the reinforcing wire in the hose. i think this should work fine
       
 (DIR) Post #BAeTW5T5pMjjIxKE0u by meowski@fluf.club
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       since both the ferrules and the crimp tool i'm using are cheap china import stuff with no real specs or documentation a test was needed.  generally they have a spec where you just crimp to a specified OD measurement but that's not how the chinese roll
       
 (DIR) Post #BAeTaiqPN0uuaNROhU by meowski@fluf.club
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       so with this crimper i'm just going to 5000 psi on the gauge on the tool and that gives a decent crimp. and also a decent workout. 100 pumps on that hand pump per crimp is no joke
       
 (DIR) Post #BAeTfM2jZWJ5JiPnG4 by meowski@fluf.club
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       i suppose if i was smart i would hook up my hydraulic pump to the crimper tool and run it off that but i don't feel like messing with it
       
 (DIR) Post #BAeTxLJH2L3CFtjFL6 by meowski@fluf.club
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       i don't love guesswork when it comes to holding 5000 psi. hydraulic injection injuries don't sound too nice and neither does being whipped with a metal hose ferrule
       
 (DIR) Post #BAeU3P2c4p8VZ6pFZY by meowski@fluf.club
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       or i suppose the ferrule would most likely stay attached and you'd get whipped just with the hose if it came loose, but that wouldn't be great either.
       
 (DIR) Post #BAeUBMc6zBSoLyE3qi by meowski@fluf.club
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       injection injury is probably the most serious risk with hoses failing. a jet of high pressure hydraluic fluid can be injected into your body. i will definitely be keeping my distance on the first pressure test of this system