More Newb Questions

[Mike Lemming]

Hey guys,
I posted yesterday about the CoralVue/Kamoer F1 dosing pump. I finally got it to work, but now having another problem.
The dosing pump comes with 4mm tubing out of the box. It seems like all dosing containers are for 1/4" (6mm) tubing.
How would I go about connect this pump to my dosing container? I tried with regular air line, but the air line doesn't fit the push connect fitting very well and draws air.
I can't be the only one having this issue..
Thanks for the help!

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Should be able to wiggle the silicone tubing up and over, give it some saliva or Vaseline.

 

[Mike Lemming]

Good to know. I'll have to try that when I get home. Thanks for the help brother, although it was always frowned upon when I just tried to force it in

 

[Cooper2]

Good to know. I'll have to try that when I get home. Thanks for the help brother, although it was always frowned upon when I just tried to force it in

Whisper in its ear….

 

[Cooper2]

Small diameter silicone tubing can be found in hobby shops as it’s used for fuel lines in R/C models. Avoid Tygon or anything safe for use with gasoline as that means it isn’t silicone.

 

[Mike Lemming]

Small diameter silicone tubing can be found in hobby shops as it’s used for fuel lines in R/C models. Avoid Tygon or anything safe for use with gasoline as that means it isn’t silicone.

The pump came with 4mm, I just can't get it to connect to my dosing container

 

[TPhan]

The pump came with 4mm, I just can't get it to connect to my dosing container

does your dosing container have a connection like the image below? 4mm is 5/32 which is slightly bigger then 1/8 or u can just remove the push fitting and drop the dosing tube in the container and call it a day.

 

[Mike Lemming]

does your dosing container have a connection like the image below? 4mm is 5/32 which is slightly bigger then 1/8 or u can just remove the push fitting and drop the dosing tube in the container and call it a day.

mine has the push connect like you have at the top, where did you get the barb piece coming out of the tube?

 

[TPhan]

mine has the push connect like you have at the top, where did you get the barb piece coming out of the tube?

The tube adapters are sold at brs or on amazon

 

[Zeefishies]

The pump came with 4mm, I just can't get it to connect to my dosing container

Take a hair dryer heat up the tubbing and keep working at it till it fits ,
u can make a small slit on the edge to get it to wiggle over the 6mm

 

[Mike Lemming]

Take a hair dryer heat up the tubbing and keep working at it till it fits ,
u can make a small slit on the edge to get it to wiggle over the 6mm

I'll have to try this. I didn't even think about hearing it up. I've also see people dipping the tubing in hot water for a bit. Thanks for the suggestion!