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Going to order these. Someone cut me out if I can't get it off! LOL Thanks for the info!
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Conveens are more convenient. But the teat/tube kinks flat and the glue won't take much back pressure; the glue gives way and it leaks out of the base.I prefer the Conveens over the Rochester Widebands. The Rochesters do adhere better, but the anti-kinking bellows feature on the Conveens won me over.
Size matters.Going to order these. Someone cut me out if I can't get it off! LOL Thanks for the info!
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You can push the 'tube' to ruck up on the barb; same result as trimming the 'tube'. Easy on the Conveens, also possible on the Bard/Rochesters but needs a bigger push.I’m a fan of the conveens but I trim the end to 2 ribs so it can’t kink…
What is a “Dry Break” type of Quick Disconnect?2oz syringe. Toss the cath and plug everything back together. Shoot the cleaning juice of your choice through. Rinse. And it will also push air through to empty the lines.
#2, no
#3, go outside and pee on a fence post. aim for the top and aim for the bottom. Which one feels better to you? Do that.
#4 will depend on #3. I actually have an extra disconnect with about 4" of line. This allows for a quick connect up near my belly button. That quick connect is a "dry break"
I think he's referring to the type of QD that has a built-in check valve that prevents flow when disconnected.What is a “Dry Break” type of Quick Disconnect?
Correct.I think he's referring to the type of QD that has a built-in check valve that prevents flow when disconnected.