I was thinking about doing similair. as for the bead to secure the hose on the pipe, were you aware they make a tool to make that bead?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Earls/36...entProductId=1140092
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ELVt8KfVA
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