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Thermoplastic hose has developed in the last ten years to be a trusted solution for static gauge lines and oil return lines where traditional copper capillary tube has been unreliable and cumbersome to install. Now they are also available for A/C split system refrigeration lines, cutting down on install time dramatically.
Australia is about to adopt ISO 5149 as ISO-AS 5149. In the ISO standard the flexible hose is called out as ISO 13971. ISO 13971 has been developed from EN 1736. Unless your hose meets EN 1736 or ISO 13971 then it will not comply with the new ISO standard. How can I tell if my hose meets ISO 5149?
In EN 1736 & ISO 13971 there are very strict requirements for marking of the hose. The mandatory markings are as follows:
The manufacture date Min and Max allowable temperature TS (for which the hose has been tested at full rated pressure) Working Temperature WT (peak allowable temperature at less than max allowable pressure) Max allowable pressure PS (at Max allowable temperature TS) Leak rate class per section 7 (1,2 or 3) Country of production
Benefits
Long life with harsh POE oils and other chemicals Allows a high working pressure @ 60 Bar The hose is resistant to harsh sunlight such as in Australian conditions
Hose
Polyamide Inner Tube PolyEster Thread PolyEster outer tube
Fittings
High grade 60% Brass alloy Straights Steel elbows Resistant to stress cracking and fatigue Reduced risk of fatigue failure Resistant to corrosion
Application
For split A/C systems, only Class 1 to EN 1736 is acceptable why? There are 3 classes of thermoplastic hose
Class 3 = Lowest integrity and highest possible permeability at 1 kg/sq m (For a 7m run of 3/4 A/C piping would be 0.4 kg per year) Class 2 = Superior integrity and very low permeability at 100 g/sq m (For a 7m run of 3/4 A/C piping would be 0.04 kg per year) Class 1 = Premium integrity and negligible permeation at 10 g/sq m(For a 7m run of 3/4 A/C piping would be 0.004 kg per year. Practically zero and as good as any traditional copper line)
In reality the Thermoplastic hose leaks much less than the standard
The irony is that copper tube lines probably leak to a greater extent but the standards do not require them to be tested reported.
Applications
Copper Extension (Imperial SAE) Thread SAE Part Number J513 2B RFY174 7/16-20 UNF RFY180 5/8-18 UNF RFY183 3/4-16 UNF RFY186 7/8-14 UNF RFY189 1-1/16-14 UNS
Adaptors
Complete Crimp Male Adaptors for quick couplings in 25 Pieces Service Packs
Hose Part Number 071/05 071/07 071/09 071/11 071/13 Hose Description (mm) DN 4.4 x 9.7 DN 8.5 x 13.9 DN 10.5 x 16 DN 13.5 x 19.3 DN 17.5 x 23.6 Nominal Diameter (inch) 1/4 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/4 3/4 Adaptor Part Number RFY200 RFY201 RFY202 RFY203 RFY204 RFY205 RFY227 RFX227* Thread M18-1.5 M18-1.5 7/8-20 UNEF M18-1.5 7/8-20 UNEF 7/8-20 UNEF 1-1/4-18 UNEF 1-1/4-18 UNEF
Adaptors
Brass Adaptors (Female SAE x Male Thread) to connect quick couplings with outdoor condensing units
Hose Part Number 071/05 071/07 071/09 071/11 071/13 Hose Description (mm) DN 4.4 x 9.7 DN 8.5 x 13.9 DN 10.5 x 16 DN 13.5 x 19.3 DN 17.5 x 23.6 Nominal Diameter (inch) 1/4 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/4 Female Thread SAE J513 2B 7/16-20 UNF 5/8-18 UNF 5/8-18 UNF 3/4-16 UNF 3/4-16 UNF 7/8-14 UNF 1-1/16-14 UNS
Adaptor Part Number RF0215 RF0216 RF0217 RF0218 RF0219 RF0220 RF0235
Male Thread M18-1.5 M18-1.5 7/8-20 UNEF M18-1.5 7/8-20 UNEF 7/8-20 UNEF 1-1/4-18 UNEF
Thermoplastic hose performance with crimp fittings, assembled with professional hydraulic crimping machines, according to EN378 and EN1736:
- TS (Minimum/maximum allowable temperatures): -40oC to 130oC - WT (Working Temperatures): -40oC to 120oC - PS (Maximum allowable pressure): 60 bar