lily pipes

[Nick16]

hi, considering getting some of these.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aquarium-Infl...QQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Fish?hash=item25580dfebf

surely, where you attach the tubing to the lilies, the tubing is just going to slide off. there is no way of clamping them on?
i know my tubes are 16mm (Ex1200) and the liles are 17mm so the tubing will be clamping, but does it not leak?

 

[JamesM]

hi, considering getting some of these.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aquarium-Infl...QQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Fish?hash=item25580dfebf

surely, where you attach the tubing to the lilies, the tubing is just going to slide off. there is no way of clamping them on?
i know my tubes are 16mm (Ex1200) and the liles are 17mm so the tubing will be clamping, but does it not leak?

You'd be surprised at how many people break these pipes because the hose fits so tight Nick, so no, no leaks at all.

Remember to heat the hose up before trying to attach them - a cup of very hot water is ideal.

 

[Stu Worrall]

as james says they are an interference fit so are quite tight and wont come off. A cup of hot water can save you some money in having to buy a replacement set!

 

[Nick16]

cheers for the tips guys. i dont want to break them, they arent cheap!