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Re: Surgical Tubing

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Originally Posted by thelittlesister View Post
Back to surgical tubing if anyone is still interested, we make loops by using barbed vacuum line connectors. Lubricate the surgical tubing and connector with rubbing alcohol and let it dry completely. I definitely recommend this, it worked great for breakaway and possibly again this year!
What does the rubbing alcohol do for the surgical tubing, make it grip better to the rollers?

What sort of surface do you need for the rollers when using the surgical tubing?
I have not had much luck with smooth surfaces like PVC and found paint rollers over the PVC seem to work better...
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