Liter Meter III replacement tubing - Page 2

atraperegrinus · 03/08/2016, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zachts

Pharmed or Noroprene are my guess as to what Litermeter uses given the long life they say you should expect, no other tubing material lasts near as long. I forget what santoprene is rated for but it doesn't seem to last all that long in the BRS dosers......

i agree, i dont have a NEW tube to compare to, but the material seems very similar.
but spectrapure does have a thin plastic tape like smooth film on one side of their tube to help with wear and i assume provide a smoother surface for the rollers to work with.

SpectraPure · 03/14/2016, 09:55 AM

Getting a roll of generic tubing will lead you to doom. We have special wear strips on our tubing that prevent the rollers from chewing a hole in the tubing if installed properly. Using tubing that is not directly manufactured from Spectrapure will void your warranty. The tubing is meant to last many years if you maintain your pumps regularly. We have designed our equipment to be the highest of quality. If you are having bad luck with tubing perhaps we can talk on the phone to make sure that the tubing is installed properly.

Jeremy

atraperegrinus · 03/14/2016, 02:00 PM

I have no problems what so ever with the spectrapure tubing, I just needed to replace the tube in multiple pumps, and rather than pay $100+ to change it @ $16 per tube per pump, i paid $20 for enough tube made for this purpose to replace my tubing for the rest of my natural life.

My pumps are well past their warranty period as i purchased them all used anyway. So that is beside the point.

i will keep an eye on the tubing i am using now, but so far the pump under continual use since it was put into service has yet to even wear off the lettering on the tube.

Alma Knack · 11/04/2016, 10:41 AM

Shannon,
Thanks for the information.
How is the tubing working? Is this the tubing you used:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMYV1M/ref=biss_dp_t_asn

If not, which one did you use? Any issues with calibration or excessive wear?
Paul

atraperegrinus · 11/04/2016, 11:50 PM

I tried the pharmed like you linked in some pumps, and i got the slightly more expensive norprene stuff aswell, both have been running since my original post about this back in feb-march. and I havnt had a single issue, maybe if i find some time one of these days ill pull a pump apart and check out the hose.

SpectraPure · 11/08/2016, 03:41 PM

I hope that tubing doesn't split on you guys...using aftermarket tubing voids your warranty.

Jeremy

atraperegrinus · 11/08/2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SpectraPure

I hope that tubing doesn't split on you guys...using aftermarket tubing voids your warranty.

Jeremy

All 3 of my units are well out of warranty, so this is a non-issue for me. And at over 30 replacement tubes for $25 shipped I cant complain what so ever

atraperegrinus · 12/30/2016, 10:50 AM

Just An Update guys.

After a solid year of use in my ATO pump, and my 2 remote pumps and my main lm3 unit for AWC and dosing, all the tubes are still in good shape no damage. no splitting, tearing, or rubbing damage.

since I have so much tube now anyway ( ~50 feet i got off amazon ) I'll probably change them out just to stay ahead of the game. But I have not a single issue leaving them in there for awhile yet by how they look.

gus6464 · 12/30/2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by atraperegrinus

Just An Update guys.

After a solid year of use in my ATO pump, and my 2 remote pumps and my main lm3 unit for AWC and dosing, all the tubes are still in good shape no damage. no splitting, tearing, or rubbing damage.

since I have so much tube now anyway ( ~50 feet i got off amazon ) I'll probably change them out just to stay ahead of the game. But I have not a single issue leaving them in there for awhile yet by how they look.

Nice. What's the size of the norprene that you got?

atraperegrinus · 12/30/2016, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gus6464

Nice. What's the size of the norprene that you got?

I'm at work I'll find the size when i get home

DEFCLONE80 · 03/26/2017, 09:45 PM

I would also like the link.

atraperegrinus · 03/28/2017, 01:28 AM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i have used both of these now, using the norprene now, used the pharmed prior to that. I recently just changed the tube after 1+ year use in the ATO pump, it had no visible damage what so ever, but since i have 10 feet of it, i changed it regardless.

just keep in mind, if you still have a full warranty on your units, i would stick with spectrapure lines, as posted above this WILL void your warranty, my pumps are all well past warranty period so i have no qualm using this tube. If/when my pumps do eventually die I will gladly pay for new pumps directly from spectrapure. unparalleled quality! but seeing as some of these are already 6+ years old and look brand new im sure it'll be awhile

DEFCLONE80 · 03/28/2017, 08:10 AM

Thanks

scuzy · 06/04/2017, 12:43 AM

What are the tube sizes?

psidriven · 06/04/2017, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by atraperegrinus

Back from the dead for this thread, but, for the record 5/16 OD 3/16" ID with 1/16" wall thickness is the original stuff that it comes with.

scuzy · 06/04/2017, 11:20 AM

So the pharmed or norprene tubing is better?

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atraperegrinus · 06/04/2017, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by scuzy

So the pharmed or norprene tubing is better?

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I'd say they are pretty close to the same, I think the norprene might be rated for a little longer life, but you'll end up changing them out before that anyway. I change mine out now regularly at 6 months regardless now that I have 30 feet of it.

scuzy · 06/04/2017, 12:11 PM

Norprene are a lot cheaper so I guess I'll get some of that. Do annual tube change. How often do you change yours?

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atraperegrinus · 06/04/2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scuzy

Norprene are a lot cheaper so I guess I'll get some of that. Do annual tube change. How often do you change yours?

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I edited my post, I change mine out pretty regularly. I have so much on hand now and it's so fast to take apart the pump clean it up and slap in a new 7 inches of tube that I do it whenever I find time every 4-6 months or so.

psidriven · 06/04/2017, 01:45 PM

Scuzy. Let me know if you want to split an order. I definitely don't need 30 ft.

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scuzy · 06/04/2017, 01:53 PM

Psidriven sure but are you local?

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atraperegrinus · 06/04/2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by psidriven

Scuzy. Let me know if you want to split an order. I definitely don't need 30 ft.

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U don't get 30 feet per order, I just ordered a ton of it after I figured out it worked lol

psidriven · 06/04/2017, 02:30 PM

Not anymore but my daughter lives in union city and is visiting me in a week.

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scuzy · 06/04/2017, 02:54 PM

Neoprene brand is like 25 bucks for 10'

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BZOFIQ · 08/14/2018, 10:57 AM

The Tygon Pharmed located at link provided above is....

"Available with an Amazon Business account and healthcare license"

Whaaaaa?

03/14/2016, 09:55 AM	#27
SpectraPure RC Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	Getting a roll of generic tubing will lead you to doom. We have special wear strips on our tubing that prevent the rollers from chewing a hole in the tubing if installed properly. Using tubing that is not directly manufactured from Spectrapure will void your warranty. The tubing is meant to last many years if you maintain your pumps regularly. We have designed our equipment to be the highest of quality. If you are having bad luck with tubing perhaps we can talk on the phone to make sure that the tubing is installed properly. Jeremy __________________ *Innovators in water technology.* Since 1985!

03/14/2016, 02:00 PM	#28
atraperegrinus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 456	I have no problems what so ever with the spectrapure tubing, I just needed to replace the tube in multiple pumps, and rather than pay $100+ to change it @ $16 per tube per pump, i paid $20 for enough tube made for this purpose to replace my tubing for the rest of my natural life. My pumps are well past their warranty period as i purchased them all used anyway. So that is beside the point. i will keep an eye on the tubing i am using now, but so far the pump under continual use since it was put into service has yet to even wear off the lettering on the tube. __________________ -Shannon Current Tank Info: Mixed Reef - 110g Display Tank - C2C Overflow /w Bean Animal \| 125g Sump/Fuge \| Vertex Omega 150 \| Waveline DC12000 \| Apex Neptune Controller \| Gyre 250's x2 \| Ocean Revive LED's \| SpectraPure LM3 AWC \| Tunze 3155 ATO /w LM3 pump \| Last edited by atraperegrinus; 03/14/2016 at 02:08 PM.

11/04/2016, 11:50 PM	#30
atraperegrinus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 456	I tried the pharmed like you linked in some pumps, and i got the slightly more expensive norprene stuff aswell, both have been running since my original post about this back in feb-march. and I havnt had a single issue, maybe if i find some time one of these days ill pull a pump apart and check out the hose. __________________ -Shannon Current Tank Info: Mixed Reef - 110g Display Tank - C2C Overflow /w Bean Animal \| 125g Sump/Fuge \| Vertex Omega 150 \| Waveline DC12000 \| Apex Neptune Controller \| Gyre 250's x2 \| Ocean Revive LED's \| SpectraPure LM3 AWC \| Tunze 3155 ATO /w LM3 pump \|

11/08/2016, 03:41 PM	#31
SpectraPure RC Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	I hope that tubing doesn't split on you guys...using aftermarket tubing voids your warranty. Jeremy __________________ *Innovators in water technology.* Since 1985!

12/30/2016, 10:50 AM	#33
atraperegrinus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 456	Just An Update guys. After a solid year of use in my ATO pump, and my 2 remote pumps and my main lm3 unit for AWC and dosing, all the tubes are still in good shape no damage. no splitting, tearing, or rubbing damage. since I have so much tube now anyway ( ~50 feet i got off amazon ) I'll probably change them out just to stay ahead of the game. But I have not a single issue leaving them in there for awhile yet by how they look. __________________ -Shannon Current Tank Info: Mixed Reef - 110g Display Tank - C2C Overflow /w Bean Animal \| 125g Sump/Fuge \| Vertex Omega 150 \| Waveline DC12000 \| Apex Neptune Controller \| Gyre 250's x2 \| Ocean Revive LED's \| SpectraPure LM3 AWC \| Tunze 3155 ATO /w LM3 pump \|

11/04/2016, 10:41 AM	#29
Alma Knack Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Altos, CA Posts: 41	Shannon, Thanks for the information. How is the tubing working? Is this the tubing you used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMYV1M/ref=biss_dp_t_asn If not, which one did you use? Any issues with calibration or excessive wear? Paul

03/26/2017, 09:45 PM	#36
DEFCLONE80 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ST. CHARLES, MI Posts: 67	I would also like the link.

03/28/2017, 01:28 AM	#37
atraperegrinus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 456	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 i have used both of these now, using the norprene now, used the pharmed prior to that. I recently just changed the tube after 1+ year use in the ATO pump, it had no visible damage what so ever, but since i have 10 feet of it, i changed it regardless. just keep in mind, if you still have a full warranty on your units, i would stick with spectrapure lines, as posted above this WILL void your warranty, my pumps are all well past warranty period so i have no qualm using this tube. If/when my pumps do eventually die I will gladly pay for new pumps directly from spectrapure. unparalleled quality! but seeing as some of these are already 6+ years old and look brand new im sure it'll be awhile __________________ -Shannon Current Tank Info: Mixed Reef - 110g Display Tank - C2C Overflow /w Bean Animal \| 125g Sump/Fuge \| Vertex Omega 150 \| Waveline DC12000 \| Apex Neptune Controller \| Gyre 250's x2 \| Ocean Revive LED's \| SpectraPure LM3 AWC \| Tunze 3155 ATO /w LM3 pump \|

03/28/2017, 08:10 AM	#38
DEFCLONE80 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ST. CHARLES, MI Posts: 67	Thanks

06/04/2017, 12:43 AM	#39
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	What are the tube sizes?

06/04/2017, 11:20 AM	#41
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	So the pharmed or norprene tubing is better? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

06/04/2017, 12:11 PM	#43
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Norprene are a lot cheaper so I guess I'll get some of that. Do annual tube change. How often do you change yours? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

06/04/2017, 01:45 PM	#45
psidriven Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Westside Taipei Posts: 1,292	Scuzy. Let me know if you want to split an order. I definitely don't need 30 ft. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Trying to learn to read Chinese. Current Tank Info: 24 cube a go, baby walks

06/04/2017, 01:53 PM	#46
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Psidriven sure but are you local? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

06/04/2017, 02:30 PM	#48
psidriven Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Westside Taipei Posts: 1,292	Not anymore but my daughter lives in union city and is visiting me in a week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Trying to learn to read Chinese. Current Tank Info: 24 cube a go, baby walks

06/04/2017, 02:54 PM	#49
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Neoprene brand is like 25 bucks for 10' Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

08/14/2018, 10:57 AM	#50
BZOFIQ Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 446	The Tygon Pharmed located at link provided above is.... "Available with an Amazon Business account and healthcare license" Whaaaaa?