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Originally Posted by Happily Retired
...However, the bigger concern is that it is extremely dangerous to have a nonmetal fuel line that is obviously attractive to rodents. From a safety point this is unacceptable and should not be allowed.... !!!!!
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Realistically, there are millions upon millions of cars, boats, motorcycles and even planes and trains that do not have metal fuel lines now, and since the beginning of mechanized transportation. It's not inherently unsafe by design.
Having rodents chew through a non-metal fuel line is indeed a safety hazard. You really should inspect your vehicles if you know you have a rodent problem.
You can do what auto racers and plane owners have always done to protect hoses from abrasion and potential sabotage, (rodents in your case), cover them with braided steel. Or you can replace them with solid tubing if it's practical, at your expense.