ECHO 90014 3mm X 5mm) and 90015 (3mm X 6mm) Fuel Line and Ethanol

[roloc1]

Looking at getting some spare Fuel Line to have on hand. I try avoiding using fuel that contains Ethanol, but if I'm working on someone else's equipment, that might not be the case. I've seen the crumbled hoses. Tygon seems to be a viable replacement, but what is used/recommended all the pros/experts?

My Echos use 3mm X 5mm and 3mm X 6mm lines. I was looking at Echo's 90014 (3mm X 5mm) and 90015 (3mm X 6mm) bulk hoses and read it is safe for fuels containing up to 10% Ethanol. Then I read on the boxes, "...Must Not be used on the fuel tank to carburetor inlet on engines/equipment built after 12/31/2011." Am I the only one this statement confuses? My saws were built after this, but these are the hoses listed in the IPL!

Thanks in Advance. Stay safe and blessed.

 

[Czed]

I've used echo line for everything impulse and as fuel line over 12 years
No issues

 

[roloc1]

I've used echo line for everything impulse and as fuel line over 12 years
No issues

Thank you much Czed.

I primarily use Manufactured Fuel in my small equipment and can also obtain Ethanol Free Gasoline in Maryland or Delaware, so it would be more of a concern for something I work on for others.

I am still curious about the statement on the side of the Echo bulk hose box. Ahhh the EPA!

Take care and stay blessed.

 

[jacob j.]

@Duke Thieroff offers rolls of Shindaiwa bulk fuel line in different sizes - sawsalvage.co

I've had excellent luck with the Shindaiwa line. It's likely made at the same place as the Echo line.