Help finding the right fitting for masterflex to calcium reactor

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I just bought a digital masterflex and it came with 50ft of norprene l/s 15 tubing. It has an inside diameter of 3/16. I'm trying to connect it to my calcium reactor effluent output which is a 1/4" push fitting like on a ro unit. Anyone know of a 3/16 barb to 1/4 push fitting or something that would be leak free? I don't want to have to purchase size 17 tubing if i don't have to as it's crazy expensive and i have enough of size 15 to last a few years.
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I just bought a digital masterflex and it came with 50ft of norprene l/s 15 tubing. It has an inside diameter of 3/16. I'm trying to connect it to my calcium reactor effluent output which is a 1/4" push fitting like on a ro unit. Anyone know of a 3/16 barb to 1/4 push fitting or something that would be leak free? I don't want to have to purchase size 17 tubing if i don't have to as it's crazy expensive and i have enough of size 15 to last a few years.
Thanks Will
Sorry I can't answer your question but did you buy one of the new ones you can control with your phone? If so are you able to program times in there ie dose 100mL at 2pm daily?
 
Sorry I can't answer your question but did you buy one of the new ones you can control with your phone? If so are you able to program times in there ie dose 100mL at 2pm daily?

No couldn't afford that beast. I picked up this masterflex certified rebuilt unit with an extra head and 50ft of tubing for 200 bucks from a very generous seller. I believe on the unit you're referencing though it is possible.

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Here are the parts you‘ll need to connect 3/16” ID tubing to 1/4” RO tubing...

These are the barb connectors, get 4...


These are the quick connect fittings, get 4...


These are the hose clamps, get 4...


I’m recommending 4 of each fitting so you could have a set in the pump and a spare set, ready to go.
 
Just what i needed. You're the best!
 
Just keep in mind that the pump will run much faster with 15 versus 17.
 

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