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Old 2011-10-13, 6:42pm
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I just looked at my blowhose assembly thinking I might want to work on some tubing tomorrow and the latex is all cracked, nasty and not at all useable. I guess it's been a year or so since I worked with it.
When you replace yours, do you buy latex again? Something else? And where do you get it? I'm hoping I can get something local.
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Old 2011-10-13, 10:25pm
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I make my own assemblies and I always use the latex tubing that you can get at medical supply stores. With the exception of mouthpieces I am still working on the first two I made for myself 5 years ago.
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Old 2011-10-14, 6:39am
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Medical supply is probably cheapest, though I've seen it at Home Depot too. Their prices weren't exactly low.
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Old 2011-10-14, 7:08am
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Thanks guys! I'll check them out. I think there's a med supply up the street.
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Old 2011-10-14, 8:18am
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Thanks guys! I'll check them out. I think there's a med supply up the street.
If that doesnt work out do a web search for neon suppliers. They usually sell the parts. Mine closed about a year ago and I haven't had a need yet to search for a new one.
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Old 2011-10-14, 8:47am
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I have tried almost all kinds of blow hose. And nothing compairs to the latex in flexibility. Although it doesnt last very long. I think you wouldnt be happy with anything else, as myself.
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Old 2011-10-14, 9:15am
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Well I found some a bit more locally than I thought. Had some hanging right on the pegboard behind something. All wrapped up in plastic, I know it's older than the one I was using and it's still perfect so I guess this one won't get left out on a hook.
I checked out the prices online for a few places. Home Depot wanted almost $18 for 10 feet. Um, no. Mountain Glass seemed to have the best price, like 80 cents a foot. I'll tack some on to my next order.
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Old 2011-10-14, 10:14am
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There is a local hardware chain here that carries it in a dozen sizes so I go there.
I'm in there a lot anyway so no big deal.
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Old 2011-10-17, 3:07am
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I'll have to state that, hands down (or up and cheering), silicone rubber hose is the best ever to use for blowhoses. It's even more flexible than latex and won't crack with age. i have some silicone rubber hoses that are probably about 25 years old (if not older, my dad used them) and they're still as pliable as on the first day!
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I've switched to silicon... love it...
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Old 2011-10-21, 2:29pm
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I just purchased two of the Herbert-Arnold Swivels...... What size silicone rubber should I be after for them? One is the right other is straight, both are 10mm brass.........
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Old 2011-10-21, 3:20pm
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I priced silicone hose this morning at the local hobby shop. $1.79 for the blow hose size. A little pricey! But if it last forever then maybe not so bad.
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