 
 Aquarium/Pond Tubing Installation Tips |
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Aquarium/Pond Tubing Installation Tips |
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This article has information/tips, pictures, and products to help with the application/installation of aquarium and pond vinyl tubing to hose barbs or similar on UV Sterilizers, filters, etc. These tips can be used to “mate” similar sized tubing to hose barbs (or other connections or even to mate smaller tubing to larger connection when heat is also applied. *Lubrication of the receiving hose barb or other connection is essential. I prefer/recommend silicone lubricant as it also makes and excellent water seal, however vasoline (petroleum jelly) can also work in a pinch. *For more difficult connections heating of the tubing is also helpful and this is a must for mating smaller tubing to larger connections/hose barbs (such as 3/8” tubing to a ½” connection). When heat is used, make sure it is done evenly and that it only warms the tubing up to where it is almost too hot to the touch, but not melting as this can make the tubing less pliable and defeat the purpose of heating the tubing in the first place (which is to make it MORE pliable). *Another heating method that envolves no flame is to place the tubing end for a few seconds under hot water and when applying to the connection, twist. *Please not that these suggestions also work with smooth adapters as well, not necessarily “barbed” adapters. Many power heads, pumps, internal filters, etc. only come with these “smooth” or straight outlets/adapters or these may be the better option over the hose barbs for ease of tubing application in difficult instances.  Also see this video for a similar demonstration of connecting tubing to a UV Sterilizer with hose barbs: UV Sterilizer Installation Demonstration  *Silicone Lubricant- $3.99Excellent for lubrication of hose barbs, 'O' Rings, seals, gaskets, even home plumbing fittings. Other useful hose and aquarium/pond plumbing connection items:  * UV WATER RETURN ADAPTER for use with ReSun, Terminator, or any other under aquarium UV Sterilizer. For use with in-tank power heads or internal filters to safely return water to the aquarium, Comes with 1/2-5/8" hose barb to attach to return tubing.(pictured third on the right- click to enlarge)- ONLY $6.99 *UV INTAKE ADAPTER (Prevents tubing "kinks" when powering a UV with an internal filter or pump (pictured forth on the right- click to enlarge)- $4.99 *UV STERILIZER DIVERTER VALVE; For use with ponds, sumps, or any high flow water application where the flow rate exceeds the recommended GPH per watt (20-40 gph/Watt). 2 sizes:*¾ inch hose barb inline with ½ inch hose barb ‘T’ with valve for UV Sterilizer- $11.99 *1 inch hose barb inline with ½ inch hose barb ‘T’ with valve for UV Sterilizer- $13.99 (See cart below to order)  For Tubing, clamps, etc. (Click on Picture):  Aquarium/Pond Vinyl Tubing; - Airline, 3/8”, ½”, 5/8”, 3/4: and hose clamps too. | Aquarium Scraper | Aquarium Pump Tubing | Via Aqua Marine Salt | Power-Compact | Substrate | International-Converter | CO2-Generator | LED Lights | Volcanic-rock | Aquarium-Silicone | | Via Aqua | U.V. Sterilizers | Filters | Pumps | miscellaneous | Fish Food | Aquarium-treatments | | Coral | Aquarium Products | Shells | Wind Chimes | | Return Home | Downloads | Shipping and Return Policy | Contact Us | Great Links | Aquarium_Information | Privacy-Policy | |
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