RedSeaDiver2
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Is someone able to accurately measure the outside diameter of the hose barbs on the quick disconnect that comes with the Sitech Trigon P-valves these days?
Sitech P-valve quick-disconnect hose barb diameter?
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On the Trigon that came with my Seaskin Nova that just arrived… it came with an on/off valve and not a quick disconnect.
If it helps, that one measures at .415” or 10.55mm.
I order a quick disconnect with 3/8” barbs that had the same outside measurements and could not get them in. Soaked the hose in hot water, used soap to lube them, I finally got them started but it was stretching the hose too much for my liking. I went to a 5/16” barb and it fit well. Snug enough I’m not worried about it coming loose, but not overly tight.
I wonder if they are shipping with a hose that is slightly smaller diameter now?
If it helps, that one measures at .415” or 10.55mm.
I order a quick disconnect with 3/8” barbs that had the same outside measurements and could not get them in. Soaked the hose in hot water, used soap to lube them, I finally got them started but it was stretching the hose too much for my liking. I went to a 5/16” barb and it fit well. Snug enough I’m not worried about it coming loose, but not overly tight.
I wonder if they are shipping with a hose that is slightly smaller diameter now?
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Boarderguy
Chief Narctopus Wrangler
3/8" work well IF you use a hair dryer or hot air gun on the hose.
My first time putting it together i just muscled it together. When I had to repair it I used a hair dryer and it went together like a dream. I tried hot water to no avail.
5/16" would probably fit better but that isn't the right size for a cath and I wanted to ensure I had the right size for that one.
My first time putting it together i just muscled it together. When I had to repair it I used a hair dryer and it went together like a dream. I tried hot water to no avail.
5/16" would probably fit better but that isn't the right size for a cath and I wanted to ensure I had the right size for that one.
@Boarderguy very good point about the cath end.
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RedSeaDiver2
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Yes. That looks like the hose on the one I received.
Boarderguy
Chief Narctopus Wrangler
I'll take a couple pics when I get home of mine and the repair i HAD to do. I ordered a norprene hose to replace the spiral wrapped rubber sitech hose.
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RedSeaDiver2
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Mine does not.
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RedSeaDiver2
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OK. I'm not convinced that sort of hose is really the right hose for the job. It's not going to collapse or kink easily - but its not a great option for fitting hose barbs etc into either.
Besides Light Monkey who else makes Pee valves? I might take a look at what hoses other Pee valve manufacturers are supplying with their kits.
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