Source for syphon feed tubing?

Tommy8008 · Post by **Tommy8008** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 6:45 am

Any of you fine fellas know anywhere to get the tubing for a syphon feed airbrush?

I cut mine down too far as before it was too long and wouldn't spray anything, as it was sitting right on the bottom of the jar.

I do plan on getting a gravity feed one, when the Yule holidays are over and the car is sorted.

In the mean time, would this be of any use as an alternative?

Wug · Post by **Wug** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:40 am

That might work.

Another possibility is model airplane fuel line from the local hobby shop.

The big concern with anything you use is can it withstand solvents.

Tommy8008 · Post by **Tommy8008** » Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:10 am

Wug wrote:Another possibility is model airplane fuel line from the local hobby shop..

Never thought about that. I'll have a look when I'm next there, luckily there are 2 model shops within walking distance of each other.

Thanks.

Max Nex · Post by **Max Nex** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:18 pm

if the tube was square with the bottom of the jar it might have formed a seal
preventing paint from going in.
try cutting off the end at an angle (45 degrees?) so that paint can go in.

iSteve · Post by **iSteve** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 11:52 pm

Maybe just a piece of brass tube that fits snugly. I presume just buying a new cap at either of the hobby shops in cost prohibitive? Or maybe just buy a gravity cup that attaches to a siphon airbrush?

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:43 am

Check the hardware store, they usually have fine tubing for a variety of things. If not there's always USPlastic

Tommy8008 · Post by **Tommy8008** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:31 am

Max Nex wrote:cutting off the end at an angle (45 degrees?)

I cut it at 90 degrees. Stupid I know, but we live and learn.

iSteve wrote:I presume just buying a new cap at either of the hobby shops in cost prohibitive? Or maybe just buy a gravity cup that attaches to a siphon airbrush?

I could get a new jar, £10.95 for 10 on ebay, but I would like a cheaper solution

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Can you buy gravity cups for syphon feeds? That is in the UK, as I've never seen them before.

Kylwell wrote:Check the hardware store, they usually have fine tubing for a variety of things.

I'll have a look at screwfix, they are usually cheaper for hardware than B&Q and Homebase.

Thanks for the suggestions folks.

Lt. Z0mBe · Post by **Lt. Z0mBe** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:47 pm

Wug wrote:That might work.

Another possibility is model airplane fuel line from the local hobby shop.

The big concern with anything you use is can it withstand solvents.

Seconded, Mike. That's what I fixed my Paasche with years ago.

Kenny

Tommy8008 · Post by **Tommy8008** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 8:30 am

I'll have a little trip after Yule and see what they have in stock.

Cheers all.