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Old Aug 2, 2024 | 09:32 AM
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Vacuum line caps: size and material?

Many of the vacuum lines measured at 5mm.
The Mazdatrix vacuum lines are 3.5mm and 6mm.
The closest to 3.5mm I can find are 1/8" caps.
Which material is best:
Black Rubber
Vinly
Silicon Rubber
Or, am I looking at marketing labling.

(I still don't know enough to reach noob level.)

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Originally Posted by TimWilbers
Many of the vacuum lines measured at 5mm.
The Mazdatrix vacuum lines are 3.5mm and 6mm.
The closest to 3.5mm I can find are 1/8" caps.
Which material is best:
Black Rubber
Vinly
Silicon Rubber
Or, am I looking at marketing labling.

(I still don't know enough to reach noob level.)
Silicon Rubber - it won't dry out. I use Vibrant silicon hoses on my rats nest.
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Old Aug 2, 2024 | 11:54 AM
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Silicon Rubber - it won't dry out. I use Vibrant silicon hoses on my rats nest.
Thanks for the very quick reply.
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