Becareful when using glass inlet and outlets

[v200]

Dear all,
a reminder to take care when Cleaning the glass type inlet and outlet pipes. I used too much force ( not much by my standard), snapped the glass tube and cut 3 fingers. Can see bone!! Now at clinic stitching.
Take precautions. These lily pipes are damn fragile. Don't end up like me.

[v200]

I was Lucky it did not cut my finger tendions or muscle. Else fingers cannot move.

[AQMS]

Shit!!
MC until Xmas???

[v200]

2 days then review the wound again

[AQMS]

Ok bro,anything sms or call me if you want super botak to the rescue...
im free today...

[v200]

Ok. Thanks

[sateman]

Thanks for the reminder..hope for a speedy recovery.
Rest well bro!

[v200]

Thanks dude.

[fireblade]

Ouch!!
Wish you get well soon. .
Another reason for me not too use that

[Urban Aquaria]

Heal up soon!

Moving forward, if you still want to use lily pipes... use acrylic ones instead, no breakage issues.

[Kiang]

Take care and rest well

[Suzerolt]

Have a speedy recovery. I've broken some glassware in a similar way before. My solution was to "lubricate" the glass & tube with Vaseline. This allows one to slip the tube in without the need for hot water to soften the tubes. Vaseline also allows the tube be pulled out safely.


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[v200]

Thanks for the concerns. There are acrylic types? Googling now!! Thanks

[Urban Aquaria]

Thanks for the concerns. There are acrylic types? Googling now!! Thanks

Btw, i posted a review on acrylic lily pipes a while back... do check it out:

http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...-Lily-Pipe-Set

[AQMS]

Thanks for the concerns. There are acrylic types? Googling now!! Thanks

Yes,there is...and dont use your bear strength to force it in...

[Ingen]

I can almost feel the pain while reading this. Speedy recovery bro.

[bennyc]

Take care bro. Hobby is still hobby, safety is more important. Acrylic is stronger than glass but if you are v strong can still break and cut your hands. There is stainless steel option.

[Phillipians]

My goodness. Reminded me of when I recently tried to force a pipe into my nano 2211 eheim and ANS glass inlet/outlet. Thank God nothing happened. And yea speedy recovery. Sounds like it hurt a lot man.... Anyway I prefer now to use steel inlet outlet. If I have more money I will also change my nano into stainless steel too.

[GuitaristX]

OMG! Cut till see bone??! Get well soon bro..

[v200]

Thanks for the well wishes. It is healing. Damn gross and painful when doc change dressing.
Looking at the acrylic options as I am in no way gentle