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Why does BRS recommend this?
Acrylic tubes have many different purposes. Using these for DIY projects like kalkwasser drippers, feeding tubes and they even can be used to help add support small aquascapes, it is always a good idea to have extra acrylic tubing on hand.
16" of clear acrylic tube with 1/4" outside diameter. Perfect for making your own Kalk dripper or other 2 part reservoirs. These tubes will accept 1/4" push connect fittings.
How to cut:
To cut the tube we recommend using a new razor blade and score the outside of the tube where you want the cut to be. The scoring mark should be about half of the overall thickness of the tube. After scoring completely the tube should snap easily with a clean break. A little sandpaper can clean up any sharp edges or defects in the break.
Aquascaping
If used for aquascaping we recommend using short sections to help stabilize the structure. You can use a small drill bit to recess the tube and then either secure both rocks together with either epoxy or super glue. We suggest using this rod to help secure your already semi-stable aquascape. Large sections of acrylic tube under the weight of the rock can may cause the tube to bend or break.
Note: Acrylic tube works with standard 1/4" push connect fittings.
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Too thick for fittings By Robert on 5/14/2020
Robert wouldn't recommend this product to a friendI got three rods, none of them fit in the mur-lock fittings. they are ever so slightly too thick to fit in properly. you have to force them in and once in, they are basically impossible to remove. Maybe i got a bad run of tube, but they will not work since they cannot be removed when needed. -
very small hole By Darren on 2/28/2020
Darren would recommend this product to a friendI ordered this tube for a feeding tube but the hole was really small and not able to suck up brine or Mysis shrimp. this is not a bad product, just not intended for feeding purposes. im sure it would work great for benereef or reef roids. -
Didn't work for me By Jorge on 2/26/2020
Jorge wouldn't recommend this product to a friendI added this to dose aqua forest component 123 but the line was not able to prime, tried different cuts and pieces and non of them where able to work
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Works By Dee on 9/22/2018
Dee would recommend this product to a friendEasy to work with. I use a dremel to make quick cuts instead of the score and snap method. -
Great for dosing bottles By Eric on 3/3/2018
Eric would recommend this product to a friendI use these in my 2-part containers for dosing - they don't curl like flexible line. No problems! -
Great tube By David on 12/29/2017
David would recommend this product to a friendTube worked as designed for my application. Would not hesitate to buy again
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It works By William on 5/10/2017
William would recommend this product to a friendIt is what it is, acrylic tubing. Score it where you want your cut with a razor blade and break it with even pressure. Works like a charm, and seals up great with the murlok fittings. -
Good By Jkor on 5/2/2017
Jkor would recommend this product to a friendUsed this to drop kalkwasser on coral. Worked great. -
Great product By C W on 4/2/2017
C W would recommend this product to a friendI used the tubing to acuascape small rocks. It is holding up very well. They are easily trimmed with a small saw. -
Handy to have around By Kenneth on 3/31/2017
Kenneth would recommend this product to a friendUseful for all sorts of functions from holding an airstone at the bottom of a bucket or using as a probe to flip snails over that fall to the sand bed. -
your need 1/4 inch tubing By doofmaster on 3/27/2017
doofmaster would recommend this product to a friendOriginally this product did not work with my aftermarket silicone tubing that I bought off of ebay for the dosing all the solutions. The standard tubes that came with the BRS 2 part doser (202317) worked great! However, BRS does not sell that kind of tubing separately so I went to home depot and bought Everbilt 1/4 in. O.D. x 0.170 in. I.D. x 20 ft. PVC Clear Vinyl Tube from there and it was perfect. The link is:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-O-D-x-0-170-in-I-D-x-20-ft-PVC-Clear-Vinyl-Tube-701968/207144351.
Hope this helps for everybody who had problems. Good luck! -
Good product By Paul on 2/17/2017
Paul would recommend this product to a friendDon't buy for air line tubing, works great in push connect fittings
Are you able to purchase this in a longer length by any chance. Seeking a piece that is 30" long.
Question posted on Dec 31, 2017 5:14:00 PM
Thanks for contacting BRS!
Unfortunately, we do not sell this item in a longer length. I have heard that you may be able to find such a length in big box hardware stores. Have a great day!
Unfortunately, we do not sell this item in a longer length. I have heard that you may be able to find such a length in big box hardware stores. Have a great day!
Answer by: Josh Cuta (Admin) on Jan 8, 2018 11:48:00 AM
Is the 1/4" the interior or exterior measurement? (I assume interior but you know what happens when you assume.) Specifically, will a quarter inch dowel fit through it?
Thank you.
Question posted on Jun 1, 2016 9:19:00 PM
Great question!
The 1/4" on this is actually the outside diameter and the inside diameter will be 3/16". The dowel rod will not fit in the tube. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions.
The 1/4" on this is actually the outside diameter and the inside diameter will be 3/16". The dowel rod will not fit in the tube. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions.
Answer by: Connor (Admin) on Jun 2, 2016 11:19:00 AM
Do these tubes fit inside of a standard 1/4" John Guest Fitting.
Specifically this one:
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1-4-push-connect-bulkhead-tank-adapter.html
I want to use it as a pick-up tube in a ATO container I built.
Question posted on Jan 13, 2016 6:45:00 PM
Great question!
The acrylic tubes will work perfect with the 1/4" john guest fittings! Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
The acrylic tubes will work perfect with the 1/4" john guest fittings! Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Answer by: Connor (Admin) on Jan 13, 2016 6:49:00 PM
Will this fit the BRS 1.1ml dosers?
Question posted on May 10, 2017 5:44:00 PM
Hey there,
The Acrylic rod itself is rigid and cannot be connected directly to the dosing pumps, but it is compatible if connected via soft airline tubing. We typically use this rod in conjunction with 3/16" ID/ 1/4"OD airline tubing and a 1/4" mur-lok bulkhead, since this will connect to any tubing with a 1/4" OD.
Hope this helps!
The Acrylic rod itself is rigid and cannot be connected directly to the dosing pumps, but it is compatible if connected via soft airline tubing. We typically use this rod in conjunction with 3/16" ID/ 1/4"OD airline tubing and a 1/4" mur-lok bulkhead, since this will connect to any tubing with a 1/4" OD.
Hope this helps!
Answer by: Zack (Admin) on May 14, 2017 2:47:00 PM
If I need 32 foot of this will it come as a 32 foot roll or in sections?
Thanks
Jeff
Question posted on Jan 8, 2014 6:10:00 PM
Hi Jeff,
This is hard rigid tube that is sold as 16" pieces (it doesn't roll up). If you ordered 32 for example, you would get 32x 16" pieces. Our flexible tubing is sold by the foot though, so if you ordered something like 32ft of our 1/4" RO tubing, that would come as a single rolled up 32ft piece.
This is hard rigid tube that is sold as 16" pieces (it doesn't roll up). If you ordered 32 for example, you would get 32x 16" pieces. Our flexible tubing is sold by the foot though, so if you ordered something like 32ft of our 1/4" RO tubing, that would come as a single rolled up 32ft piece.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Jan 8, 2014 6:10:00 PM
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