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Thread: Black 8mm air hose
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05-02-2020, 06:30 PM #1
Black 8mm air hose
Looking for some reasonable priced 8mm black airline I have seen EA do a sinking one at around £8 pm but I’m sure there must be a cheaper decent alternative?
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06-02-2020, 12:06 AM #2
I am going to use workshop compressor hose. It sinks ( I'm told) and is very cheap at £1 a metre.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/rh10...-8mm-10-metre/
Or HGV rigid air lines. Dirt cheap. Dunno if they float tho, but good for rest of system.Last edited by Alburglar; 06-02-2020 at 12:14 AM.
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06-02-2020, 12:51 AM #3
Would the rubber compressor hose be fish safe ideal if it is itll be going on my shopping list
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06-02-2020, 09:24 AM #4
Thanks @Alburglar if it is suitable it will be ideal!
Yeah I am thinking the same AJ i had seen you can get rubber fuel line but was not sure it its safe.
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06-02-2020, 10:07 AM #5
Yes its fine. Lots of people use it. Just cut off just before the metal compression fittings.
I've seen both They look 100% identical. I wouldn't be surprised if EA are buying the same stuff on the reel and applying Koi tax.
I think wrighty on youtube bought some and mentioned it in one of his videos after it was recommended to him. I'll pinch a foot or so from work and chuck it in a bucket. It's literally sink or float then we know.Last edited by Alburglar; 06-02-2020 at 10:16 AM.
2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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06-02-2020, 10:34 AM #6
https://youtu.be/mRJxqgb4PuQ
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06-02-2020, 11:22 AM #7
The Pondguru youtube guy uses it too. Apparently you should soak it in warm water first, just to make sure there is no residue from any manufacturing processes. If the water smells then repeat until it stops. But that is precautionary, and applies to the EA hose too.
2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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06-02-2020, 12:03 PM #8
Cheers al think I'll have some of that like that's the first vid of Wrighty I've watch love that pond
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06-02-2020, 12:04 PM #9
Thank you!
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06-02-2020, 12:31 PM #10
Wonder if this is suitable ? It says it’s upvc
https://www.toolstation.com/upvc-air-hose/p69560
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06-02-2020, 12:47 PM #11
Ha love that 10 meters for 15 quid or 15 meters for 16 quid ???
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06-02-2020, 12:47 PM #12
I know!
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06-02-2020, 01:20 PM #132660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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06-02-2020, 01:20 PM #14
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06-02-2020, 02:55 PM #15
I bought a whole coil of air hose from eBay.
Exactly the same manufacturers printed data on the side
That I've seen in koi dealers.
I'll see if I can dig out the link...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30mtr-X-8...IAAOSwrklVPlD3
20200206_135814.jpgLast edited by davethefish1; 06-02-2020 at 05:45 PM.
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06-02-2020, 03:11 PM #16
Perfect.
PVC or rubber then. Sounds like both will work.
This one fits the bill at £5.22 for 5m with 2 clips.
Last edited by Alburglar; 06-02-2020 at 03:24 PM.
2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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11-02-2020, 09:11 PM #17
Does rubber compressor airline sink? - yes.
2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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11-02-2020, 10:39 PM #18
Will it pumped full of air tho
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12-02-2020, 12:12 AM #19
Good question. I'll test that next.
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24-02-2020, 07:36 PM #20
The sinking air line material is pvc VN 50351, it's more dense and when made it has a thicker wall thickness, and defo sinks and it stays flexible unlike pvc material VT 744/6 which is semi rigid. And VT 795 is almost rigid.
20200225_062840.jpg here's a cut section of 10mm with 2mm wallLast edited by Lutonroy; 25-02-2020 at 07:45 PM. Reason: added more content
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