What's the beneficial difference b/w using vinyl vs. silicon tubing for an air pump, other than silicon is more flexible?
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longevity. vinyl will crack first. also, silicon holds the seal at the connection points better. the vinyl will eventually have to be trimmed and reattached. (-:
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We used an air compressor! But any electric pump would work, like the ones for air mattresses or pool floaties! Just be careful with the air compressor so you don't overfill and accidentally pop one of the chambers!
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Yes Not using the other two lines on the air pump will not damage the pump. (Less back pressure may even make the pump last longer.)
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Flexible tubing and a clamp will work well. You can also build up an adapter from the pump to garden hose with parts from a hardware store.
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Personally I would go with the 20 gallon pump, if the air is too much you can turn it down if you have the air valves installed.
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They are two different chemical products. Vinyl has more flexability than poleyester.
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For me it is easier to pump the tire with an angled valve as the spokes on the wheel has a tendency to get in the way if it is a regular straight version. It really depends on your pump, but the angled valve gives you some flexibility. Hope that helps.
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Tubing and then connect to bubbler or bubble toy like a ship. The pump is meant to provide air to your tank via tubing connected to an air stone. You can even split with a plastic splitter to use for two things like an air stone and a ship. Yes..it's 110.
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I prefer plastic because I don't have a pump to keep the air-filled tires properly filled. The air-filled would probably be a little more easy to pull, but if they needed to be reinflated I would have to take it somewhere or rely on someone else to do it.
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Performance Data Don't know if this helps Pump Output (GPM) vs. Total Resistance To Flow (Feet of Head) SP1580 86 GPM 86 GPM 75 GPM 58 GPM 27 GPM SP1580X15 10ft 91; 20ft. GPM 91; 30ft. GPM 80; 40ft. GPM 62; 50ft. GPM 32 GPM
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Hey, I think they are probly much the same. I do have the flexible one and it's working fine, 8 months steady. Double sided sticky tape to roof of my van, highway teste at 70 mph. If low profileis important, flexy is best, also very lightweight. It's also basically indestructible. I have stepped right on it. As far as power output goes the stiff one is probably identical, but consider your application carefully. Good luck
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Hi Victoria, for air use I would use one of the Jordin or Como air valves. I used the Little Fishies for my powerhead to regulate water flow, I don't know if it would work for air. Also, the Little Fishies valves are for 1/2 and 5/8" tubing, which is quite large. I hope this helps. Ed.
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As others have posted, it can be used in either configuration. It is regularly used both ways for performance applications. If you search images of the pump, you'll see both.
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Not only is one more flexible but also more durable so depending on your needs...i would personally recommend the vinyl.
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Hey, I think they are probly much the same. I do have the flexible one and it's working fine, 8 months steady. Double sided sticky tape to roof of my van, highway teste at 70 mph. If low profile is important, flexy is best, also very lightweight. It's also basically indestructible. I have stepped right on it. As far as power output goes the stiff one is probably identical, but consider your application carefully. Good luck
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I have found that the flexible cups can slid over the skin without lubrication on the skin but it is much more comfortable to moisturize the skin when sliding the cups and also depends on how much suction is applied to the cups. I am not familiar with the pump style.
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I did not use any silicon. Grease based or other. Screw on the end of hose tightly and your good to go.. These nozzles ROCK!