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Old 08-28-2012, 09:10 PM
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so what should I use? use standard line then paint them somehow? I never worked with stainless before.
someone said copper nickel I think is easier to work with,
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Old 08-28-2012, 10:08 PM
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someone said copper nickel I think is easier to work with,
Definitely easier to work with and its supposed to be pretty corrosion proof.
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I used copper-nickel and lightly buffed it with 000 steel wool. 25' Coil lengths and very easy to work with.



You can also buy stainless tubing from Summit in coil lengths. You'll probably want/need a tubing straightener with the stainless.
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You can buy stainless tube and fittings from Eastwood also...
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check these guys out and read the tech clip at the bottom of the page. specifically the one about flaring stainless tubing.

http://www.inlinetube.com/
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