Vinyl Tubing, Thick Walled, 1/4" Dia. (ID) x 36"

This coupling is most often found on the discharge side of the Laing 303 and Calvert (Cal-200) circulating pumps. The 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/4" bleed line fitting has a 1/4" nipple (30598) for the 1/4" vinyl tubing that's coming from the front of the jet pump to secure to. The purpose of the 1/4" tube is to draw air out of the circ pump and heater so they can quickly fill with water and prime. This is achieved by immediately activating the jet pump once the spa is powered up after the refill. The 1/4" line also helps the equipment drain out better when the spa is drained.

This nipple is glued into various pvc fittings in various places on Hot Spring, Tiger River, Limelight, Hot Spot and Solana spa models. Simply drill out the broken 1/4" barbed fitting with a 19/64" drill bit (only this size drill bit). Then glue this replacement into the drilled out hole using regular PVC glue found at most hardware stores. Don't use primer. A bleedline is critical in preventing a Hot Spring from developing an "air lock" and burning up the heater and/or circulation pump. It is also connected on the backside of the Moto-Massage niche (housing). Bleed lines are important when draining your spa as they help water to drain out of equipment. Click the "More Info" button for details.

Barbed coupling used to splice together 1/4" vinyl tubing.

This 3/4" elbow with a 1/4" barbed nipple coming off of the curve of the elbow is most often found on the suction side of the Silentflo 5000 and 5002 circulating pumps. The 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/4" bleed line fitting has a 1/4" nipple (30598) for the 1/4" vinyl tubing that's coming from the front of the Wavemaster jet pump. Click on the "More Info" button for details.

Used to secure 1/4" vinyl tubing to various components.

Note: Wear eye protection when squeezing these little rascals. Service techs typically use either needle nose pliers or hose clamp pliers to squeeze, then slide this spring clamp onto the vinyl tubing.

Barbed tee 1/4"on all three sides. Used with 1/4" vinyl tubing and 1/4" clamps.