Igloo Cooler Replacement Hinges, (2 or 3) - Unbreakable, Repurposed Fire Hose.

Description

UNBREAKABLE IGLOO COOLER HINGES -
US Patent #10501969
Made from retired, or factory scrap, heavy duty fire hose sized and punched to the dimensions of standard hinges (Igloo part# 24012).  Fits most rectangular-shaped hinged Igloo coolers from 25-165 quarts.
See picture with hinge dimensions to check fit.
Best choice when compared to plastic or expensive stainless hinges:
Hinges will outlast your cooler (see testing info below)
Hinges are not damaged by impact with walls, truck beds, ect.
Molded ribs in fire hose improve abrasion resistance
Fire hose materials are resistant to mildew and UV rays
Flexibility provides tension for tighter lid closure
Flexibility provides tolerance of weight on lid when using cooler for a seat
Fire hose material is tested for extreme temperatures (-35 F to 1200 F)
Cost less than stainless or hybrid (stainless/plastic) hinges
Save money - Only pay for screws if needed
See videos below for:
1 - Comparison of fire hose hinges to traditional hinges, and
2 - Test rig for hinge durability.
These are a direct replacement for the common white or black plastic hinges and the more expensive stainless versions.  See “Product Details” below if you would like to check the measurements.
Please note the
60 Day Money Back Guarantee (max allowed on eBay)
,  If not satisfied for any reason, I will refund your purchase price.
If there are any concerns about the hinge quality, durability, or performance please review the feedback by clicking on seller name (“stplapjt”) in the Seller Information at the top, right corner of this listing.  It is 100% positive feedback from all buyers.  Sample feedback below.
FYI - I also sell latches for the front of the coolers and lid straps made from the same fire hose material.
ORDERING & SHIPPING INFORMATION
Purchase two (2) or three (3) hinges and choose whether or not you would like the screws included.
Sh
ipping via
US Post Office
First
Class Envelope with tracking.  Ship
ped the business day following your order if not the same day.
Note: Quantity Available indicates the number of
sets
of hinges remaining.  If it shows 1 Available, that means I have one pair or one set of three remaining.
PRODUCT DETAILS
If you would like to check your hinge dimensions, they are approximately -  2 3/8" (59mm) wide, 1 1/4" (32mm) high, hole centers 1 13/16" (46mm) x 5/8" (16mm).  I make the outer dimensions slightly wider to have more material around the holes.
The fire hose weighs about 3/4 lb per foot and is made from yellow rubber material with a polyester and nylon weave between layers.  I can't imagine they will ever wear out or break. I have sold over 1,000 sets of hinges with only positive feedback from the buyers.
SAMPLE FEEDBACK
An absolutely STELLAR PRODUCT!! What a GREAT IDEA!! Thank You!
WOW! These are the BEST hinges ever! They're made to last a lifetime! Thanks!
Thanks look great very good idea,A++
Excellent re-purposed product ! Rapid shipping ! Thank you ! 5 stars !
Way cool Idea- Thanks!
Great product, this was my second order, fast shipping Thanks!
Fit Perfect--Beats the he-- out of igloo"s overpriced cheap hinges—Thanks
Works Better than the Original Hinges
Great service!!! Better than the original very clever solution. Thanks
Great innovator and seller, superior product, fine communication
Fire Hose Hinges   R3 - YouTube
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Fire Hose Hinge Testing - Bender - YouTube
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BACKGROUND
I'm an avid fisherman and was repeatedly replacing broken cooler hinges.  I researched alternate products and homemade options. After some internet searching I came upon the idea of trying used fire hose.  I asked my firefighter/paramedic nephew if he could get some retired fire hose and he acquired a section of 5 inch diameter hose.  This is the supply hose typically used to make connections from the fire hydrant to the fire truck. I made replacements for broken hinges on one of my coolers and liked them so much I replaced the un-broken ones on my other cooler (see pics).  They work great and look cool.  In fact, they work so good I made additional hinges with the remaining hose to see if others would like to purchase them on eBay.  Those hinges sold out and I acquired more retired and factory scrap fire hose.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I'm a retired engineer, so the following may seem a bit overkill to some folks, but read on if you would like more details…..
In interest of proving the durability of the fire hose hinges, I built two test rigs (see the pictures).
One rig tests the in-line breaking strength by applying a linear force until the hinge stretches or breaks.  Brand new Igloo plastic hinges would start stretching and eventually break at 80 - 90lb of force.  The fire hose hinges stretch slightly at 150+ lb, but did not break after holding that load for hours.
The other test rig uses a motor with linkages that repetitively bend the hinge
approximately 50
times per minute to measure the number of bending cycles before failure. It bends the hinge from straight to just over 90 degrees to simulate opening and closing the cooler lid.  A new plastic Igloo hinge failed after 26 hours on the bending rig.   A fire hose hinge has been on the rig for 200 hours (over 600,000 bending cycles) and has no sign of wear.
NFPA Fire Hose Specifications
NFPA 1961 Fire Hose Standard - Cold Resistance - Hose shall be exposed to temperature of -35 degrees F for 24 hours, then bent 180 degrees both directions. Hose shall then not leak when brought to pressure. Heat Resistance - Verified using the test procedures defined in UL 19. Hose shall withstand 1200 degree F for at least two minutes without bursting when subject to a static pressure of 100 psi.
Disclaimer:  I am
not associated with Igloo in any way.  The parts are made independent of Igloo.  There is no claim of association whatsoever with Igloo.  Besides the compatibility feature(s), these products are unique in design from Igloo parts.  Igloo is a trademark of Igloo Products Company.