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While getting my kit ready this AM I had an epiphany for those having trouble with the female dry break side. You need the male side to be 3/8 to properly fit the cath outlet. The female can be downsized to 5/16 to better fit the tube.
 
For those using dry breaks:
when you aren't planning on using the valve and not wearing a cath do you bother shutting the valve (in my case installing the bolt) or does that shut-off handle the pressure?
 
For those using dry breaks:
when you aren't planning on using the valve and not wearing a cath do you bother shutting the valve (in my case installing the bolt) or does that shut-off handle the pressure?
The dry break handles it. My trigon it doesn't matter if I remember correctly...

The real question is why would you not plumb? It's under $2 per cath and worth the effort 100%
 
The dry break handles it. My trigon it doesn't matter if I remember correctly...

The real question is why would you not plumb? It's under $2 per cath and worth the effort 100%

Not worth it for less than 60 minutes
 
Not worth it for less than 60 minutes
Meh, always worth it. That means I can drink like I normally do and pee without concern for getting out when the need arises. I drink a lot of fluids and prefer to stay hydrated.
 
Meh, always worth it. That means I can drink like I normally do and pee without concern for getting out when the need arises. I drink a lot of fluids and prefer to stay hydrated.
I am of the same mindset. If I am zipping into a suit, I am also plumbed in.
 
the Rochester wideband made it 14 hours today. Near the tip started to separate but the last 1.5-2 inches stayed firmly glued. I was concerned when I felt warmth on my unit during my last pee of the day.
 
the Rochester wideband made it 14 hours today. Near the tip started to separate but the last 1.5-2 inches stayed firmly glued. I was concerned when I felt warmth on my unit during my last pee of the day.
Do you use any pre-donning wipes or preparation? i feel like I need something to help adherence. Especially in Great Lakes liveaboards where daily showers are not available.
 
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