Replace pump tubes

[andthentherewere10]

I don't think you need to. Just run alcohol through it, wash it, hang dry.

[MamaMaui24]

I whip them around like a lasso (carefully!) and then run the pump

[andthentherewere10]

Mar 10, 2015 18:34:46 GMT -5 @astrid said:

I will try the alcohol. Just alcohol then lots of water through?

That's what I read ... prevent mold iirc

[Poppy]

Mar 10, 2015 18:33:31 GMT -5 MamaMaui24 said:

I whip them around like a lasso (carefully!) and then run the pump

This mental image made me laugh.



I have had condensation several times and just ignored it. :/ Guess I will be cleaning some tubes tonight!

[linz]

I've been pumping 5 months and replaced them at about 3 months. I got tired of them looking dirty. Amazon has it for cheap.

[AmyRI]

Mar 10, 2015 18:34:46 GMT -5 @astrid said:

I will try the alcohol. Just alcohol then lots of water through?

Water first, alcohol after. The water will stay in the tubes and take a long time to dry out, but alcohol dries much faster so there won't me moisture stuck in the tubes forever. Obviously do not use the tubes until the alcohol has completely evaporated.

But, fwiw, a little condensation is NBD. Just run the pump with no parts attached until it dries. Sterilize every so often or replace if you see growth in the tubes, but condensation that dries quickly does not warrant concern.

[mrssandro]

Mar 10, 2015 18:33:31 GMT -5 MamaMaui24 said:

I whip them around like a lasso (carefully!) and then run the pump

This is what the LC sad to do. Run it full power for 5 mins. No more water.