Jebao MD 4.4 doser connecting tubing type and size

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I have a Jebao MD 4.4 on the way and I am starting a list of supplies to get
Iv read many different tubing sizes being used, maybe Im thinking it. Tubing size, ID 1/4=6mm or ID 3mm or ID 4mm or standard Airlin tubing size ID 3/16= 5mm
Tubing Type,, I have read everything between silicone to PU air compressor airline tubing
Do I need a backflow check valve to prevent a siphon?

this one is 3mm ID

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This guy doesn't specify tubing size, but a decent setup video of the doser. Wait until you receive it then take it to the LFS and compare tubing sizes, unless you have a few pieces at home that you can test fit.

My doser drips in above the water level so I don't keep a check valve anywhere in the tubing.

 
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Thanks for the link, I saw that video and that's one of the reasons why I went with the unit, ease of mounting, and looks like they went with the Kamoer KXF pumps. It looks like he is using standard airline tubing. I was just worried that the connectors/ connections seem to be the weakest link in the overall setup. I went with colored silicone tubing the same size as the Redsea kit in the above picture 3mm/5mm.
 

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Thanks for the link, I saw that video and that's one of the reasons why I went with the unit, ease of mounting, and looks like they went with the Kamoer KXF pumps. It looks like he is using standard airline tubing. I was just worried that the connectors/ connections seem to be the weakest link in the overall setup. I went with colored silicone tubing the same size as the Redsea kit in the above picture 3mm/5mm.
Zip ties or plastic hose clamps that pinch together holds it on there.
 

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I was just worried that the connectors/ connections seem to be the weakest link in the overall setup
If the set up is anything like the kamoer dosers the connectors are definately not a weak spot. I just set up a kamoer f1 yesterday using 1/8 ID tubing and had to slice the tubing to get it off of one connector as I needed a longer piece.
 

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If the set up is anything like the kamoer dosers the connectors are definately not a weak spot. I just set up a kamoer f1 yesterday using 1/8 ID tubing and had to slice the tubing to get it off of one connector as I needed a longer piece.

The barbed connectors on my Kamoer X1 Bluetooth doser are definitely the weakest link for me as the "standard airline tubing" that I use slips off of the connector if I even look at it. I like the zip tie ideas as several size tubings that I have at home are too large of an I.D.
 

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OP it looks like you bought the right size tubing. Same size for Kamoer X1/X4 dosing tubing recc. from Coralvue.

ID/OD 3mm/5mm

 

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The barbed connectors on my Kamoer X1 Bluetooth doser are definitely the weakest link for me as the "standard airline tubing" that I use slips off of the connector if I even look at it. I like the zip tie ideas as several size tubings that I have at home are too large of an I.D.
I had some drews 1/8 doser tubing from brs laying in the basement and it goes on the kamoer barbed fittings tight. I warm it in hot water and put it on and it's not coming off. No colors tho but this is my first and only doser that that doesn't matter.
 
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The barbed connectors on my Kamoer X1 Bluetooth doser are definitely the weakest link for me as the "standard airline tubing" that I use slips off of the connector if I even look at it. I like the zip tie ideas as several size tubings that I have at home are too large of an I.D.

That is what I was worried about, PVC airline tubing, it is stiff and is 5mm ID. I ordered from Ali and got 3mm ID colored Silicone tubing for 83c a meter with free shipping, I just found the Up Assistant extension for shopping on Ali, and it shows the overall store rating, The store I ordered from has a 100% rating, I have seen a store rating of 1%.
 

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Excellent. That is a different fitting comparted to the output of my X1 doser.
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I have a Jebao MD 4.4 on the way and I am starting a list of supplies to get
Iv read many different tubing sizes being used, maybe Im thinking it. Tubing size, ID 1/4=6mm or ID 3mm or ID 4mm or standard Airlin tubing size ID 3/16= 5mm
Tubing Type,, I have read everything between silicone to PU air compressor airline tubing
Do I need a backflow check valve to prevent a siphon?

this one is 3mm ID

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I have the same setup and bought the same RedSea kit. Got it all hooked up the other day. My dosing tubes are above the waterline but I would assume it won't back siphon if they were underwater because it would be working against the pump.

Any who I have a question for you. Is yours up and running? I calibrated mine and set my schedule and switched each pump to "run program" mode but they do not run when they are supposed to. Luckily I have been keeping a close eye on it and noticed after 24 hours nothing is happening. They will dispense in manual mode (if I hold down the physical button on the doser or the button on the app) but they do not run on their own at the scheduled time. The only way I can get them to dose my specified amount is if I go to "Set Time" under Settings and press confirm if it's in the same minute as the time I have scheduled. Example: I have it set to dose 4 milliliters of ALK from Channel 4 at 9:00 p.m.. 9:00 p.m. rolls around and nothing is dispensed. Once I'm sure nothing is coming out (I wait 10-20 seconds) I go to "Settings", "Set time" and the current time is displayed I click "Confirm". A few seconds later it dispenses the 4 ml. Not really sure why it's doing this. I have the intervals set to Day Zero as I want it to follow the schedule every day. Am I doing something wrong or is this unit faulty?
 
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Mine is set up and running fine. The only issue I have found is that I had the tubing end under water and I am carbon dosing and the tubing grew a gelatin blob. So I raised it above the water level. I run mine on zero day also. The only thing I can think of is the pump button turned on or off in the screen that shows each channel.

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Mine is set up and running fine. The only issue I have found is that I had the tubing end under water and I am carbon dosing and the tubing grew a gelatin blob. So I raised it above the water level. I run mine on zero day also. The only thing I can think of is the pump button turned on or off in the screen that shows each channel.

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Thanks for the response. I'm almost wondering is something in the l unit itself is not functioning properly. I do have it switched on. The last thing I'm going to try is deleting it and resetting everything and hoping that it works.
 

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No tried everything. At this point I ordered another and we'll see if I have better luck. I emailed Jebao but haven't gotten a response and more than likley won't.
 

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so are those red sea dosing tubes good for the 4.4? Also, how you liking the doser so far?
 
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