Hydraulic questions
In trying to unwind the mess in my front compartment that houses the batteries and the hydraulic equip I need to disconnect some hydraulic lines so I can re route them to untangle the mess and protect...
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As for a metal lining, that depends on the pressure in the hydraulic system. High pressure hoses have a woven metal cloth that is embedded in the polymer hose. Sometimes the woven SS is on the outside of the hose. The metal is often stainless steel. Low pressure hoses can just be polymer or sometimes polymer with a tougher plastic woven material inside. I'm not sure where the pressure cutoff is for the different types of hoses.
I suspect that yes you have to get the air out of the system if you break a hose connector. As for pressure in the system, you just make sure that the pump is disconnected from the power source and then you always assume that the system is pressurized. Crack open a fitting just enough to let some pressurized fluid drain out. Have some rags or something to catch the fluid. Wear eye protection. That will bleed the pressure off.
I have experience with industrial hydraulics but not with this type of system.
I'd try to find a manual online if I were doing this.
I suspect that yes you have to get the air out of the system if you break a hose connector. As for pressure in the system, you just make sure that the pump is disconnected from the power source and then you always assume that the system is pressurized. Crack open a fitting just enough to let some pressurized fluid drain out. Have some rags or something to catch the fluid. Wear eye protection. That will bleed the pressure off.
I have experience with industrial hydraulics but not with this type of system.
I'd try to find a manual online if I were doing this.
