Replacement tubing for BRS Doser

[Capt_Cully]

Is this something I can find locally or at least a temporary fix until I can get some from BRS?

OF COURSE I'm leaving for our first vacation since last August, so you know SOMETHING has to go wrong.....

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

it never fails!

it never fails!

seems like something always happens just before leaving town.

Maybe that's why nothing has gone wrong in my aquarium for the past two years! :jester:

 

[SkiFletch]

If you can find out what type of tubing it is, you could probably order it from mcmaster.com and get it shipped to you next day for like $6

 

[Capt_Cully]

Moot point, leaving to FLA tomorrow. So if I can't get it today, I'll have to have our house sitter dose daily.

 

[jaybfresh]

Maybe give BRS a call to find out the material? Lowes/Home Depot stocks small diameter vinyl tube and also polyethylene, which is used with a lot of RODI units

 

[Stusdesktop]

Home Depot also carries some latex tubing, not sure of the sizes.

 

[SkiFletch]

If it's only for a week, a same-diameter latex tubing might work. Sure it will wear faster, but it should be OK for a week

 

[cardiffgiant]

If you're worried about it enough to drive to Buffalo, I've got a new one on hand that you can use.

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

I think it's a Calfo rule to never do any significant work on the tank before heading away for a while. If you need latex tubing try a vet or a med supply house. GL!

 

[naprestsleep]

Have an old one/spare but in Roch.

 

[cardiffgiant]

I think it's a Calfo rule to never do any significant work on the tank before heading away for a while. If you need latex tubing try a vet or a med supply house. GL!

I agree with this. I would be hesitant to replace it with anything other than the official BRS replacement the day before leaving the tank in someone elses hands.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Might just go offline for the week. Fresh water change and check when I get back. Roll the old dice..

 

[Capt_Cully]

$5.50 for a 4" piece of rubber tubing.... GD ridiculous...

 

[fpv930]

Capt, I have two spare tubes for 1.1 dosers. You can have them if they will work for you. Just order me new ones.

 

[Capt_Cully]

I ordered some yesterday. I would definitely take you up on that, but we are taking off shortly. I sincerely appreciate the gesture. Next time you're looking for frags you let me know. I'll return the gesture.