Can I Use Aluminum for Worm Pipe?

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roadkillchef
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Post by roadkillchef » Sun. Jul. 27, 2014 11:01 am

I have the opportunity to obtain a length of extruded aluminum pipe that will fit my efm 520 worm, can I use it? or is it not durable enough?

 
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Post by Scottscoaled » Sun. Jul. 27, 2014 8:34 pm

It should work well until it wears out. Go for it if there isn't much of a cost to it


 
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Post by Sunny Boy » Mon. Jul. 28, 2014 9:49 am

Some alloys of aluminum wear better than others. If you can get the alloy number you can look up the properties of it on line.

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Post by franpipeman » Wed. Jul. 30, 2014 8:18 am

The best is stainless if you have that option

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