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Auraka · 09-19-2002, 11:11 PM

Is 3/8" Tygon really reasonable to push onto poly barbs? Does it require heating?

I've got an Eheim 1046 with a 3/8" discharge, and was planning to use 3/8" tubing from the pump to block inlet for higher flow velocity, with 1/2" tubing back to the pump (through a BIX) to minimize any resistance as this pump will need all the help it can get. Don't really want to spring for a new pump until I definitely need it.

This is my rig.

09-19-2002, 11:11 PM	#9
Auraka Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: OH, USA Posts: 5	Is 3/8" Tygon really reasonable to push onto poly barbs? Does it require heating? I've got an Eheim 1046 with a 3/8" discharge, and was planning to use 3/8" tubing from the pump to block inlet for higher flow velocity, with 1/2" tubing back to the pump (through a BIX) to minimize any resistance as this pump will need all the help it can get. Don't really want to spring for a new pump until I definitely need it. This is my rig.