Fuel Pickup Barb Material

[nitrobirdnester]

I'm going to replace the fuel pickup tube on my gasoline tank and not sure if I should go with an aluminum or brass barb on it. The pickup connection is aluminum so I would think an aluminum barb would be better for corrosion. But... on the description of a Moeller anti-siphon hose barb it says this:

" Anti-siphon valves are required by Federal Law and the USCG on all permanent fuel tank installation. Use 15 (Brass) calibrated for HP 200 & above and 30 (aluminum) calibrated for HP below 200".

My engine is 200HP. Any suggestions?

 

[Scott06]

I'm going to replace the fuel pickup tube on my gasoline tank and not sure if I should go with an aluminum or brass barb on it. The pickup connection is aluminum so I would think an aluminum barb would be better for corrosion. But... on the description of a Moeller anti-siphon hose barb it says this:

" Anti-siphon valves are required by Federal Law and the USCG on all permanent fuel tank installation. Use 15 (Brass) calibrated for HP 200 & above and 30 (aluminum) calibrated for HP below 200".

My engine is 200HP. Any suggestions?

I would use brass it is no issue corrosion wise

 

[Scott Danforth]

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