WTB 50' Silicone Air Tubing to 11375
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I have this kind:
http://www.customaquatic.com/estore...ssionid=F85DCF36AA77C6A00B80CBFC53A27D54.jvm1
Apparently it's a silicone/PVC blend. It's soft, that stuff you have pictured is harder, I believe. You can probably find it cheaply at Home Depot or Lowe's...it's what they use for water filters and R/O units
http://www.customaquatic.com/estore...ssionid=F85DCF36AA77C6A00B80CBFC53A27D54.jvm1
Apparently it's a silicone/PVC blend. It's soft, that stuff you have pictured is harder, I believe. You can probably find it cheaply at Home Depot or Lowe's...it's what they use for water filters and R/O units
stretch?
which is less stretchy and more rigid, the 100% silicone or silicone/pvc blend?
i actually want something frosted color with as little stretch as possible.
most of the silicone stuff I've seen was pretty stretchy compared to typical
clear pvc/nylon tubing. regardless - thanks to taking the time to chime in
I really like the 1" tubing that came with my RENA filter,
because it's frosted, semi rigid, without being stretchy.
your stuff seems .25oz per foot,
so 50' would be just shy of the
13oz limit of a USPS Priority box.
which is less stretchy and more rigid, the 100% silicone or silicone/pvc blend?
i actually want something frosted color with as little stretch as possible.
most of the silicone stuff I've seen was pretty stretchy compared to typical
clear pvc/nylon tubing. regardless - thanks to taking the time to chime in
I really like the 1" tubing that came with my RENA filter,
because it's frosted, semi rigid, without being stretchy.
your stuff seems .25oz per foot,
so 50' would be just shy of the
13oz limit of a USPS Priority box.
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The stuff I have is very soft, I don't know which is softer out of those two. I actually LIKE that about it, because unlike vinyl it doesn't become hard and brittle after time, so fewer kinks and cracks. Perfect for air pumps, but...
Are you wanting to use it for CO2? There are mixed opinions on the net as to whether silicone is appropriate for that application...I kind of don't think it's the most efficient.
The stuff you have pictured looks more like Polyethylene tubing. That is what I have for my undersink water filter (Omni brand)...it's what came with it.
I believe the stuff that they market as "better than silicone! CO2 proof tubing" IS just Polyethylene tubing...check this out:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/11471-instead-co2-tubing-can-i-use.html
Are you wanting to use it for CO2? There are mixed opinions on the net as to whether silicone is appropriate for that application...I kind of don't think it's the most efficient.
The stuff you have pictured looks more like Polyethylene tubing. That is what I have for my undersink water filter (Omni brand)...it's what came with it.
I believe the stuff that they market as "better than silicone! CO2 proof tubing" IS just Polyethylene tubing...check this out:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/11471-instead-co2-tubing-can-i-use.html
hmmm, it seems that water line tubing is also much cheaper than silicon tubing, so maybe I will explore that instead - thanks for the link discussing various tubing and their PSI abilities.
I'm actually trying to run a waterline from my sink to my fish tank, because I lose 2-4 gallons per day to evaporation since I need to fan cool the waterline to keep my shrimp in the low 70's.
I also have an airline need as well, but I really don't want the solid white stuff most under sink water systems use, I want a white frosted clear tube similar to my picture. If I end up wanting your tubing, would you be able to sell me a cut piece, or are you limited to reselling large rolls.
I can get 50' of this stuff shipped for $19 - as usual, the shipping kills the deal because they are charging for 2LBS UPS whether you buy 10' or 100'. I need to find something local, or someone willing to ship <1LB using USPS. most of the Home Depot stuff is sold for irrigation and water filters, so it's all black, solid white or clear.
http://wonbrothers.us/silicon-airline-tubing.html
I'm actually trying to run a waterline from my sink to my fish tank, because I lose 2-4 gallons per day to evaporation since I need to fan cool the waterline to keep my shrimp in the low 70's.
I also have an airline need as well, but I really don't want the solid white stuff most under sink water systems use, I want a white frosted clear tube similar to my picture. If I end up wanting your tubing, would you be able to sell me a cut piece, or are you limited to reselling large rolls.
I can get 50' of this stuff shipped for $19 - as usual, the shipping kills the deal because they are charging for 2LBS UPS whether you buy 10' or 100'. I need to find something local, or someone willing to ship <1LB using USPS. most of the Home Depot stuff is sold for irrigation and water filters, so it's all black, solid white or clear.
http://wonbrothers.us/silicon-airline-tubing.html
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Well, I have only one 50' continuous piece left (and a couple other 15' pieces) but I could sell you it for $1 per 10 feet, plus shipping. If it could fit in a $5 flat rate box, that should work out to $10 shipped 
wow, that's very generous of you platy - thanks :thumbsup:
but I just realized Tom's tubing is not frosted white,
http://www.tomaquarium.com/prod_details.php?cat=32&p=70
it's more frosted blue, which does not suit my esthetic.
so I'm going to keep looking and get back to you soon.
if you can sell the pieces before then, that's cool too.
at least now I have your sight bookmarked, since it has
a lot of other cool stuff I may order down the road
but I just realized Tom's tubing is not frosted white,
http://www.tomaquarium.com/prod_details.php?cat=32&p=70
it's more frosted blue, which does not suit my esthetic.
so I'm going to keep looking and get back to you soon.
if you can sell the pieces before then, that's cool too.
at least now I have your sight bookmarked, since it has
a lot of other cool stuff I may order down the road
wow, I keep thinking Aquabid is only for livestock;
http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?airpumps&1296184802
turns out someone sells cheap tubing there too
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http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?airpumps&1296184802
turns out someone sells cheap tubing there too
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Wow, looks like you can get it for $10 from them too! I'd bid on it instead of getting it here, just to get feedback...some people won't do business with you on AB if you don't have enough + feedbacks.
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