Reliable Lines For Automotive Systems

A washer system can have a full reservoir & a working pump yet still struggle to deliver fluid where it's needed. Cracked tubing, loose connections, kinks or deterioration along the line can interrupt an otherwise functional system. Vacuum circuits can be equally sensitive when a small leak prevents the line from maintaining the required seal.

Hardie Hose Vacuum & Washer Tubings provide EPDM rubber tubing for compatible windscreen washer systems & vacuum-operated controls. For related workshop requirements, explore Automotive & Mechanical or Car Repair & Maintenance.

Check the individual tube dimensions, connection requirements & intended application before installation.

What Are Hardie Hose Vacuum & Washer Tubings?

Hardie Hose Vacuum & Washer Tubings are small-bore flexible EPDM rubber lines intended for compatible automotive washer & vacuum applications.

Within a windscreen washer system, tubing provides the pathway between components such as the reservoir, pump, junctions & washer jets. In a compatible vacuum-operated system, the tubing provides the sealed connection required between components.

Typical washer routing may look like:

Reservoir → pump → tubing → junction → washer jets

A vacuum circuit operates differently but depends on the same basic principle: the line needs to remain correctly connected, correctly routed & in suitable condition for the system it serves.

Hardie Hose offers tubing across multiple dimensions. Refer to the products within this collection for current sizes, reel lengths & specifications.

Why Choose Hardie Hose Vacuum & Washer Tubings?

Automotive tubing has to do more than simply fit over a connection. It may pass through confined spaces, bend around components & operate in areas exposed to changing temperatures & weather conditions.

Hardie Hose Vacuum & Washer Tubing uses EPDM rubber with heat & weather-resistant characteristics for its specified applications.

Key considerations include:

► Flexible routing around compatible vehicle components
► Multiple dimensions for different connection requirements
► EPDM rubber construction
► Heat & weather resistance
► Suitability for specified windscreen washer systems
► Suitability for specified vacuum-operated controls

The intended application remains important. Vacuum & washer tubing shouldn't automatically be substituted for fuel, coolant, brake, transmission or oil hose simply because the dimensions appear similar.

Common Applications

The same reel of tubing can solve very different problems depending on where it sits within the vehicle.

Windscreen Washer Fluid Lines

Washer tubing carries fluid between compatible parts of the washer system. When spray performance changes, inspect the route from the reservoir through to the jets.

Common areas worth checking include:

► Connections at the washer pump
► Junctions feeding multiple jets
► Tubing near bonnet hinges
► Sections passing beneath clips or covers
► Bends approaching washer nozzles
► Areas showing fluid residue or moisture

Vacuum-Operated Controls

Vacuum tubing needs to maintain an appropriate sealed pathway between compatible components. Small cracks or deteriorated tube ends may affect operation without producing an obvious external leak.

Automotive Maintenance & Restoration

Ageing vehicles can develop hardened, cracked or damaged small-bore rubber lines. Replacement tubing can form part of a wider repair where the existing tube specification matches the Hardie Hose product being considered.

Workshop Repairs

Keeping appropriate tubing available can be useful where routine inspection reveals deterioration after other components have already been removed for servicing.

Product Selection Guide

Start with the old line but don't assume its current condition represents its original dimensions. Rubber that's been stretched, hardened or deformed can make visual comparison unreliable.

Check The Inside Diameter

Inside diameter is particularly important where the tube fits over a compatible connection. Measure carefully & compare the result with the listed product dimensions.

Confirm The Application

Determine whether the tubing is being used for a compatible washer or vacuum function. Don't select tubing solely because it physically fits.

Inspect The Connection

Look for damage, contamination, corrosion or other issues around the component the tube connects to.

Follow The Existing Route

Before removing the complete line, note how it passes around brackets, covers, hinges & neighbouring components.

Consider The Required Length

Allow enough tubing to follow the intended route without pulling the line tight between connections.

Check The Individual Product

Available sizes & reel lengths can vary. Use the products displayed in this collection to confirm current dimensions & specifications.

Vacuum & Washer Tubing Vs Pneumatic Tubing

Small diameter doesn't make tubing interchangeable. Automotive vacuum & washer lines serve a different purpose from tubing used within compressed-air equipment.

For compressed-air machinery & control circuits, browse Hardie Hose Pneumatic Tubes.

Expert Tips

Inspect The Failure Point Before Cutting New Tube

The damaged section often leaves clues about what happened. Cracking directly beside a connection, for example, deserves a different inspection from abrasion halfway along the line.

Look at the surrounding area before removing the old tube.

Don't Stretch A Near-Fit Onto The Connection

A tube that needs excessive force to fit may not be the correct dimension. Stretching the end can distort the material & place unnecessary stress around the connection.

Watch The Bonnet Hinge Area

Washer tubing routed through moving areas deserves particular attention. Check that the line isn't being pinched, pulled or repeatedly rubbed as the bonnet moves.

Check More Than The Visible Split

If one section has deteriorated through age or exposure, inspect the remaining accessible tubing before completing the repair.

Use The Symptom To Narrow The Inspection

One weak washer jet & two completely inactive jets don't necessarily point to the same location.

If one jet performs normally while another is weak, examine the branch supplying the affected side including its junction, tubing & jet.

If neither operates, the inspection may need to extend upstream through the reservoir, pump, electrical supply & main tubing run.

Get A Better View Before Pulling Components Apart

Connections hidden behind surrounding parts can be difficult to assess properly. Inspection Mirrors & Lighting can help with confined areas where direct visibility is limited.

Where a specific connection calls for additional retention, Hose Clamps provide options for compatible applications.