MindSoup Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) Hello chums I've been working out a new configuration for my Blumats ready for the next run. I've been trying to source some t pieces and 90 degrees that fit the blumat semi rigid tubing. The Blumat ones are a total rip off, but the clever wankers have a made them an odd size, but I'm not prepared to go down without a fight, at this point its more about not letting them win than being a tight arse (honest). Generally plastic/brass hose connectors come in even numbers 4mm,6mm,8mm etc but 6 is too small and 8 is too big. I can find 7mm (according to the listing) t pieces, but no 90s. So before I just bend over and let Blumat shaft me, I was hoping some clever dick has already found an alternative solution, I have used silicone tubing before, but its floppy and likes to sag which sometimes pulls the dripper tube out of place or causes a kink. Maybe just some electrical tape/PTFE round some 6mms or something like that, I've got a few ideas like just melting the ends shut om some t pieces. but I would rather not take a chance on finding out if they work @growinggold @blackpoolbouncer you guys are Blumat users, any suggestions? Edited January 11, 2022 by MindSoup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inceywinceyspider Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I put a filter on that was a bit big, just dangled the pipe end in hot water then jammed it in there, can't get it off now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MindSoup Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 @inceywinceyspider yeah I've tried that but 8mm is still to big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindSoup Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 I think I've found the source of my confusion. My 6mms are brass and my 8mms are plastic, but the design is different.. I think some 8mm brass or 6mm plastic may actually fit. I've ordered some 6mm plastic ones to find out. I'm determined not to let Blumat win even if I have to spend way more money on fittings that don't work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbillybob Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 hours ago, MindSoup said: I think I've found the source of my confusion. My 6mms are brass and my 8mms are plastic, but the design is different.. I think some 8mm brass or 6mm plastic may actually fit. I've ordered some 6mm plastic ones to find out. I'm determined not to let Blumat win even if I have to spend way more money on fittings that don't work thats the spirit...... put the hose in boiling water and it will expand, if that helps if its a tee that you need to use as a 90, then just fit a bit of hose, double it back on itself and zip tie it. im not sure wjhat the issue is here, but i am extremely mangled....so if im spouting shit, excuse me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindSoup Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, badbillybob said: im not sure wjhat the issue is here, but i am extremely mangled....so if im spouting shit, excuse me. Me too tbh making mountains out of molehills 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growinggold Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Just buy the parts n look after the expensive fuckers they work.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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