some piuctures crossed my desktop that i thought other bees might like to see. these are of some improvised equipment that makes the lab a nicer place to work.
quick connect system from rhodium's site... SWIM is VERY happy with this setup.
https://www.thevespiary.org/rhodium/Rhodium/chemistry/equipment/hose.quick-connect.html (https://www.thevespiary.org/rhodium/Rhodium/chemistry/equipment/hose.quick-connect.html)
(https://www.thevespiary.org/rhodium/Rhodium/hive/hiveboard/picproxie_docs/000460020-file_s8ry.jpg)
note the two different size (white) PP tubing. SWIM (stupidly) didn't standardize on one size of hose connectors, so SWIM was always fiddling with different size hoses, etc.
the red, high pressure hose is 3/8" ID (inner diameter), the first section of PP tube is 3/8" OD (outer diameter) and 1/4" ID. the second piece of PP tube is 1/4" OD. the clear vinyl hose at the end is 1/4" ID and slides over the first piece of PP tube. should SWIM need to use a 3/8" hose, it's just slipped over the large piece of PP tube.
leaks were originally a problem, so teflon tape was wrapped around the PP tube when it was inserted into the larger piece. if the hose leaks where it goes onto the PP tube, wrap a wire twist-tie around it.