Vinyl Tubing
Opaque (nontransparent) tubing blocks sunlight to eliminate algae growth when
used for water delivery. Black hides well in garden ponds, etc. Opaque tubing
may be purchased by the roll or by the foot. Working pressures same as clear.
Use an "F" at the end of the part number to indicate purchase by the foot. Comes
in 100' rolls. Made in USA.

3/16" Tubing |
1/4" Tubing |
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Color: Black
Inside Diameter: 3/16"
Outside Diameter: 5/16"
3/16" Price Per Foot: $0.33
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Color: Black
Inside Diameter: 1/4"
Outside Diameter: 3/8"
1/4" Price Per Foot: $0.38
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Color: Black
Inside Diameter: 3/16"
Outside Diameter: 5/16"
3/16" Special 100 Foot Roll Price: $15.00
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Color: Black
Inside Diameter: 1/4"
Outside Diameter: 3/8"
1/4" Special 100 Foot Roll Price: $18.00
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Airstones

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Length: 1.5"
Width: 1.5"
Suggested CFM: .25
Air Supply Connection: 3/16" O.D. (4 mm), PE
Weight: .21 lb
Price: $3.24
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Length: 6"
Width: 1.5"
Suggested CFM: .50
Air Supply Connection: 1/4" O.D. (6 mm), PE
Weight: .75 lb
Price: $8.52
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Medium Pore Diffuser Specifications
- Body: 2,000°F Glass Bonded Silica
- Fitting: ABS (AS1 & AS2) Linear Polyethylene or Special Order
- Maximum Pore Size: 140 Microns (.0055 inches)
- Bubble Size: 1-3 mm (.04-.15 inches)
- Nominal Particle Retention: 50 microns
- Service Life at pH below 8.0: Unlimited
- Flexural Strength: 2,500 psi
A Little Information on Sweetwater Air Diffusers...
Although the perfect diffuser–one that emits extremely fine bubbles, performs
with no loss in pressure, weighs enough to hold itself down and never
clogs–hasn’t been created yet, our high-quality Sweetwater® diffusers are as
close to perfect as diffuser technology has come. With an air resistance of less
than .25 psi, Sweetwater® glass-bonded diffusers are compatible with economical
low-pressure blowers.
Sweetwater® diffusers are the highest quality ceramic-type air diffusers on
the market today. They're machined from a solid block of glass-bonded silica.
Because dust and dirt particles up to 30 microns in size will pass right through
these diffusers, there's no need for expensive air filters.
They produce a uniform medium/fine bubble and are very resistant to clogging.
And when cleaning does become necessary because of a buildup of calcium
precipitate or bacteria, an acid bath restores them to like-new performance.
Two-year guarantee. Made in USA.
Sweetwater® - The Best
With their round grain pore structure, low resistance to air flow, uniform
porosity and resistance to clogging, Sweetwater® diffusers are clearly the best
diffusers available for general aquaculture aeration.
Smaller pores don't necessarily produce smaller bubbles. Sweetwater®
diffusers are engineered to produce the smallest bubble possible within the
constraints of a reasonable service life. In most soft water applications, they
won't need to be cleaned for more than a year. Note that water pH in excess of
9.0 will shorten the diffuser life. Self-weighting when used with typical tubing
lengths.
Beware of Imitations
Sweetwater® diffusers are the original 2,000°F glass-bonded silica diffusers
introduced by AES in 1978. You may come across other diffusers that copy our
sizes, descriptions and even our photos! But it takes more than flattering
imitation to compete with the best. Look for the name and the two-year warranty.
Compare Closely
Buy one Sweetwater® brand and one Brand X and compare for diffusion
uniformity and bubble size–the most important qualities of a diffuser. Also
compare pressure, clogging rate and cleaning ability. Many of our customers are
still using the same Sweetwater® diffusers they bought 12 years ago!
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