Air line tubing

[CDGQY]

Hello. Does anyone have advice on getting air line tubing to fit onto a filter? Sometimes when I'm cleaning my tank, I have such difficulty in getting the tube back onto the filter. I've tried holding the end of the tubing in hot water and using a tool to stretch it a bit, but it can take forever to wiggle it into place. There must be an easier way. Thanks!

 

[nirbhao]

What kind of filter?

 

[CDGQY]

In this case, it was a Jardin corner filter but I have the same struggle attaching to air stones and valves, etc. Eventually I'm able to attach the tube, but I'm sure it should be easier and less time consuming.

 

[Fresh2o]

Are you using the clear vinyl tubing? You might consider using silicon tubing as a partial or total replacement. It is quite flexible.

 

[CDGQY]

I'm using clear tubing. I will try the silicon tubing which could eliminate a great deal of frustration. Thank you.

 

[splattered]

Heat gun/hair blowdryer will make any size tubing pliable jusr go easy in a circular patern. If you stay in one spot it'll melt. This even works on 3/4" and 1" braided line as well as hard PVC if you wanna get sexy. A little heat will definitely let you work that airline easier