DIY Dosing Container $10

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nice DIY and great idea with straw. I bought some clear hard 1/4 tubing from ebay for mine
 

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how do you have the hole for the 1/4 connection, is the container already have the hole or you drill the lid?
Thanks, great looking container.
 

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thanks, what type of dosing pump do you use, any issue of lost suction?
 
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I use the Jebao DP4. I have not notice any loss over the last 2 weeks.
 
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So far so good. I've had it on about 17 days and it works very well. Turns on right on time and doses the proper amount. I will probably check the calibration this weekend just to make sure.
 

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Just FYI, Tervis makes clear straws which should work for this project. You can find them at Bed Bath and Beyond for $3.99 for a six pack.
 

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i got a question on this.

why use a straw and a fitting kit?
why not just drill a hole and put the pipe straight into the container?
that leaves out any room of air leak since there is no connection.

just trying to understand the purpose behind adding a straw/connector.
 
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i got a question on this.

why use a straw and a fitting kit?
why not just drill a hole and put the pipe straight into the container?
that leaves out any room of air leak since there is no connection.

just trying to understand the purpose behind adding a straw/connector.

The fitting is to be able to be removed for cleaning. I attached the airline tubing to a piece of RODI line and that way I am able to take the container out and clean it without taking out the straw (less mess:D).
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