Cooler Replacement Lid Strap 11-16", Universal Fit, Repurposed Fire Hose

Description

ONE (1) UNBREAKABLE COOLER LID STRAP & 2 STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS
Made from retired or factory scrap, heavy duty fire hose sized and punched to fit any cooler with hole measurement from 11" to 16".  (Fire hose h
inges
and latches are offered in my other listings)
Best choice when compared to plastic or stainless straps:
Strap will outlast your cooler (see hinge testing info below)
Additional holes allow for adjustment of lid's open position.
Hole to hole centers measure 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, & 16".
Fire hose materials are resistant to mildew and UV rays.
Flexibility reduces forces from opening lid.
This are a direct replacement for the common white plastic lid strap.  See “Product Details” below if you would like to check the dimensions.
Please note the
60 Day Money Back Guarantee (max allowed on eBay)
,  If not satisfied for any reason, I will refund your purchase price.
Feel free to check my 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.
Fire Hose Hinges and Latches also available
See videos below for:
1 - Comparison of firehose hinges to traditional hinges, and
2 - Test rig for hinge
durability.
ORDERING & SHIPPING INFORMATION
Shi
pping via
US Post Office
First Class Envelope with tracking.  Shipped the business day following your order if not the same day.
ing.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Dimensions are approximately -  3/4" wide, 15 1/2" total length, hole to hole centers at 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16".
The fire hose weighs about 3/4 lb per foot and is made from yellow rubber material with a super strong polyester and nylon weave between layers.  I can't imagine they will ever wear out or break. I have sold 1000's of hinges and latches with only positive feedback from the buyers.  After several requests, I am now offering lid straps from the same material.
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 and decided to try using 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.  They work great and look cool.  In fact, they worked 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 have acquired more retired or scrap fire hose.  I later began producing latches and now am offering lid straps.
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 firehose 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 hinges would start stretching and eventually break at 80 - 90lb of force.  The firehose hinges stretch slightly at 150+ lb, but did not break after holding that load for hours.
The other test rig uses an automotive windshield wiper 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 firehose hinge has been on the rig for over 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.