Replacing bottle & tubing question?

[Kh888]

Hi,

I need to replace the bottle and tube in one of my REOs. I see that the bottle cap is not open for the tubing.

To open up the cap, what do you guys/gals recommend?

Thanks!

 

[puffon]

I have 11/64" drill bit, written in my notes. Tubing: White Silicone Tubing, 1/16"ID, 3/16"OD, 1/16" Wall
A "brad point style" bit will give you a clean hole.
Wait for some more posts, for size confirmation tho.

 

[Rule62]

I believe you are correct about the 11/64 drill bit size.

 

[nerak]

Hi,

I need to replace the bottle and tube in one of my REOs. I see that the bottle cap is not open for the tubing.

To open up the cap, what do you guys/gals recommend?

Thanks!

Yes, a 11/64 works well. IF your old cap is fine save it! Or just use it! If you want to toss it remove the o-ring first. Might be a good back-up.

 

[Rule62]

#7 o rings, in the Home Depot plumbing section are the correct size.

 

[Kh888]

#7 o rings, in the Home Depot plumbing section are the correct size.

Ha! My next question. Thanks for beating me to it!

 

[Rule62]

The actual size is 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID x 1/16"

 

[Kh888]

Just curiosity...is the O ring really needed, or a "nice to have?" Guessing the former, but, wondering.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

I can confirm 11/64" for the cap hole as of just 20 minutes ago - I just did up a batch of 9ml bottle mods. Nice, snug fit.

 

[Debadoo]

Subbing to keep the info, just wanted to say, thanks for asking this!

Papa, are you using the vapage bottles? Someone else was telling me about some from FT but I need to find out which ones precisely.

also, just to make sure this would also apply to the minis correct except for the o ring size. Anyone know what size the o ring is for the minis bottles? The regular size like ID OD etc would be good, but @Rule62 if you happen to know the home depot size for those that would be great too. If not, no biggie. Thanks y'all

ETA: adding this for my own knowledge, but also in case anyone else can use it, someone had a button cover where the hole was a bit too deep and someone suggested using an oring inside the button cover size:

Sounds like you need about 1/16" thick
1/8 ID X 1/4 OD X 1/16 CS fits perfectly

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Papa, are you using the vapage bottles?

Yes, indeed, Deb.

 

[Debadoo]

Yes, indeed, Deb.

thanks had heard pros and cons about them quite awhile back, then forgot about em. May check those out.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

thanks had heard pros and cons about them quite awhile back, then forgot about em. May check those out.

You need to make sure you get a nice clean hole drilled. If not, you're looking at a leaky seal with the tube - air will escape, causing poor squonkage and leaking. Some people have had trouble with the bottle caps leaking, too - just make sure to seat it well and tight.

 

[unsure]

I have had to replace many myself and just for ease I bought one of these kits from Rob's site for plug & play.
6ml Bottle & Tube Kit