Trim tab hose

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Diverted Income
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Trim tab hose

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What size is the hydraulic hose on trim tabs?
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I use 1/4" I.D. pressure line hose. No problems so far...
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I have used automatic trans cooler line for this .
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I have used automatic trans cooler line for this .
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Re: Trim tab hose

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The Boat Leveler trim tab hydraulic hose is 1/4 inch ID and 1/2 inch OD. The working pressure is 400 psi and the burst pressure is 2000 psi. Bob from Beacon mentioned that he had some. You can also get it from Boat Leveler (Insta Trim).
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