Yup, best solution by far for those leaky DOS compression connectors... just make sure you use Teflon paste for the 1/8” threads.
Is there a write up of how to do this and/or links to the connectors you used? TIA
DOS tubing?
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Is there a write up of how to do this and/or links to the connectors you used? TIA
You will need 4 of these...
John Guest Female Adapter NPTF Polypro - 1/4 x 1/8 NPTF
The John Guest female adapter makes connecting OD tubing to male NPT threads quick and easy. Manufactured in polypropylene with food grade EDPM O-ring, these fittings were developed for the filtered pure water market. Features: Push-fit Technology creates reliable, leak-free connections Used to...
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For instructions, click on the link in post #3 in this Neptune Forums discussion by the user Wiretech, who originally came up with this mod. Also note, I cut the nubs off my DOS tubing connectors and used a liberal amount of Teflon paste on the threads.
RO tubing to DOS connection
Hi, Has anyone seen an adapter that will connect standard 1/4" tubing used in RO applications to the larger tubing used on the DOS? Thanks, Dennis
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You will need 4 of these...
John Guest Female Adapter NPTF Polypro - 1/4 x 1/8 NPTF
The John Guest female adapter makes connecting OD tubing to male NPT threads quick and easy. Manufactured in polypropylene with food grade EDPM O-ring, these fittings were developed for the filtered pure water market. Features: Push-fit Technology creates reliable, leak-free connections Used to...
For instructions, click on the link in post #3 in this Neptune Forums discussion by the user Wiretech, who originally came up with this mod. Also note, I cut the nubs off my DOS tubing connectors and used a liberal amount of Teflon paste on the threads.
RO tubing to DOS connection
Hi, Has anyone seen an adapter that will connect standard 1/4" tubing used in RO applications to the larger tubing used on the DOS? Thanks, Dennisforum.neptunesystems.com
Any Issue with the metal bushing?
Yup, that’s the purpose of installing these John Guest fittings... it’s so you can use the 1/4” OD RO tubing.
