What Is a Hot Water Pipe?
A Hot Water Pipe is a specialized rubber tube designed to prevent the freezing of carburetors.
A carburetor is a device that mixes gasoline with air to supply fuel to an engine. Hot Water Pipes are commonly used in racing boat motors, particularly during cold weather conditions, to maintain optimal function. This application is often mandatory in these environments.
Typically, these pipes are installed during autumn when temperatures begin to fall and are removed in spring as the weather warms up. However, the installation of Hot Water Pipes can lead to a reduction in engine acceleration.
This is because Hot Water Pipes warm the incoming air. Engines generally operate more efficiently with colder air, which has a higher density and oxygen concentration, leading to better combustion efficiency. As a result, engines may not deliver the same level of power after the installation of Hot Water Pipes as they did prior.