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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] flexible air bubble hose ?

2005-09-14 by Stefan Trethan

On Wed, 14 Sep 2005 11:33:33 +0200, Adam Seychell  
<a_seychell@...> wrote:

> Thanks for that. I'll try removing the lead wire or put a piece of
> heatshrink tube over it.

Better take it out alltogether, if you have a leak it will eat the lead  
and probably upset your hose with the remains.
Well, maybe, if you put glue in the ends etc.. But then, the wire  
restricts the inner diameter a lot as it is, making it thicker i dunno.

> I know what your saying about the more air delivery the better the
> uniformity. I've had a few aquarium pumps over the years, and you really
> need the "larger" type. I also ordered a piston type pump shown  here;

Yes they have a lot of liters for little money. Probably a good idea, but  
right now i don't have time or money...

ST

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