Replacement tubing for Tunze Osmolator

D&KSac · 10/26/2017, 10:40 AM

Can someone let me know where i can get replacement tubing for the Osmolator? I bought some 4mm silicone tubing on Amazon and it's to lose inside the pump. The pump works fine, so i just want to replace the tubing.

rvitko · 10/26/2017, 11:18 AM

https://www.tunze.com

Search part 5000.390, I tried to make a link but it wouldn't paste in complete.

d0ughb0y · 10/26/2017, 11:25 AM

I ordered supposedly 7mm outer diameter hose on amazon. turned out to be actually regular 1/4" outer diameter hose. I just used teflon tape on the end of the hose and pulled it snug on the sleeve that goes on to the pump and it works just fine.

D&KSac · 10/26/2017, 11:29 AM

Thanks! Just submitted my order.

rvitko · 10/26/2017, 11:30 AM

The tubing is a common size in Europe, 4mm/7mm, we just don't see it available here. Airline is 4/6 so it can work with some modifying but you want to be careful to never insert it to far or it will jam the impeller.

ballhog · 10/26/2017, 11:37 AM

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Transl...m%2F7mm+tubing

D&KSac · 10/26/2017, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballhog

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Transl...m%2F7mm+tubing

That's what i bought. it doesn't fit correctly.

d0ughb0y · 10/26/2017, 11:59 AM

the one I got from amazon was $3.68 (not prime) for 5 meters. also advertised as 7mm outer diameter.
since you bought it amazon prime, you can just submit a not as described problem and they will refund the whole amount back to you and they may not require you to return the item.

like I said, you can still use the 1/4" hose. just apply a few rounds of teflon tape, then insert the hose into the sleeve and pull it tight and snug. then connect the sleeve to the pump. The hose will never go into the pump to interfere with the propeller.

D&KSac · 10/26/2017, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d0ughb0y

the one I got from amazon was $3.68 (not prime) for 5 meters. also advertised as 7mm outer diameter.
since you bought it amazon prime, you can just submit a not as described problem and they will refund the whole amount back to you and they may not require you to return the item.

like I said, you can still use the 1/4" hose. just apply a few rounds of teflon tape, then insert the hose into the sleeve and pull it tight and snug. then connect the sleeve to the pump. The hose will never go into the pump to interfere with the propeller.

Thanks for the DIY. I'll give it a try. I ordered the Tunze tubing but i'll try this fix. I was going to have another issue trying to connect the metric tubing to my Kalc reactor which is a 1/4" fitting so this may solve both issues. I'll just hold onto the Tunze tubing incase of emergency. It's cheap enough.

gotfrogs · 03/13/2021, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvitko

https://www.tunze.com

Search part 5000.390, I tried to make a link but it wouldn't paste in complete.

Thanks for the part number. I was having a hard time finding this hose without it.

10/26/2017, 10:40 AM	#1
D&KSac Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 932	Replacement tubing for Tunze Osmolator Can someone let me know where i can get replacement tubing for the Osmolator? I bought some 4mm silicone tubing on Amazon and it's to lose inside the pump. The pump works fine, so i just want to replace the tubing. __________________ Sweetie this is the last thing i need for my tank i swear! David For my Oceanic 156 Build thread click the little red house Current Tank Info: Oceanic Ultimate 156, 40 gal sump/fuge, the rest is under construction.

10/26/2017, 11:18 AM	#2
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	https://www.tunze.com Search part 5000.390, I tried to make a link but it wouldn't paste in complete. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

10/26/2017, 11:29 AM	#4
D&KSac Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 932	Thanks! Just submitted my order. __________________ Sweetie this is the last thing i need for my tank i swear! David For my Oceanic 156 Build thread click the little red house Current Tank Info: Oceanic Ultimate 156, 40 gal sump/fuge, the rest is under construction.

10/26/2017, 11:30 AM	#5
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	The tubing is a common size in Europe, 4mm/7mm, we just don't see it available here. Airline is 4/6 so it can work with some modifying but you want to be careful to never insert it to far or it will jam the impeller. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

10/26/2017, 11:25 AM	#3
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	I ordered supposedly 7mm outer diameter hose on amazon. turned out to be actually regular 1/4" outer diameter hose. I just used teflon tape on the end of the hose and pulled it snug on the sleeve that goes on to the pump and it works just fine.

10/26/2017, 11:37 AM	#6
ballhog Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North of Detroit Posts: 88	https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Transl...m%2F7mm+tubing

10/26/2017, 11:59 AM	#8
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	the one I got from amazon was $3.68 (not prime) for 5 meters. also advertised as 7mm outer diameter. since you bought it amazon prime, you can just submit a not as described problem and they will refund the whole amount back to you and they may not require you to return the item. like I said, you can still use the 1/4" hose. just apply a few rounds of teflon tape, then insert the hose into the sleeve and pull it tight and snug. then connect the sleeve to the pump. The hose will never go into the pump to interfere with the propeller.