Question about loc line?

[ReefBud508]

I am looking to put some loc line return into use in my tank i am not familiar with this type of return i seen on bulk reef supply they have a loc line tool DO YOU NEED That tool or is that just a waste of money and i can put together with little muscle ?

 

[DJF]

little muscle is all you need

 

[shanescycling]

I have used careful brute force.
i have seen others on this site mention heating (hair dryer or hot water) the end going on the outside and Cooling the inside part (freezer) if it was harder to get on

 

[jgirardnrg]

You don't need the tool but it does make it easier. Just be careful not to crack the locline... take your time and and don't overdo the muscle.

 

[fishguy242]

the tool is nice to have though ,makes putting together and taking apart a breeze

 

[ReefBud508]

sweet thanks guys solved my 20 dollar problem ....lol......i figured i didn't need it but didn't want to order all the stuff and find out i needed it

 

[ReefBud508]

the tool is nice to have though ,makes putting together and taking apart a breeze

well i just changed my mind from my last post 2 mins ago I'm just going to get it i know what happens when i try to force things in the past doesn't end well ......

 

[burningmime]

I bout the tool, and it doesn't work. Well, it works just fine for attaching hose segments. But it doesn't work for 2/3 connections on the Y:

And doesn't work if this thing is screwed into anything, or there are otherwise any unexpectedly large connections on the short side:

The tool is only good for attaching *segments* of straightened hose without any connections. Disappointing.