{"id":1149,"date":"2025-06-17T04:58:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/?product=701simpletqa17-t-0604-cltubing-black-6mm-od-x-4mm-id"},"modified":"2026-03-21T23:15:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T23:15:51","slug":"701simpletqa17-t-0604-cltubing-black-6mm-od-x-4mm-id","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/tqwater.co.za\/?product=701simpletqa17-t-0604-cltubing-black-6mm-od-x-4mm-id","title":{"rendered":"Dosing Tube 6\/4mm &#8211; Black (Nylon)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">A high-precision 6mm Nylon dosing tube engineered for critical chemical metering and high-pressure fluid transfer. Unlike standard flexible PVC, this Nylon construction offers superior structural rigidity and advanced chemical compatibility, making it the professional choice for handling aggressive additives and maintaining precise flow rates.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Uses &amp; Applications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Precision Chemical Dosing:<\/b> Ideal for high-accuracy automated metering systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Aggressive Fluid Transfer:<\/b> Specifically designed for acids, alkalis, and industrial solvents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Outdoor Installations:<\/b> Perfect for lines exposed to direct sunlight or harsh weather.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pneumatic Signal Lines:<\/b> Suitable for low-to-medium pressure air logic and control systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Benefits:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">High Chemical Resistance:<\/b> Compatible with a vast range of harsh industrial fluids that would degrade standard plastics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">UV-Stabilized:<\/b> Carbon-black pigment protects the polymer chain from sun damage, preventing brittleness and cracking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Structural Integrity:<\/b> The rigid nature of Nylon maintains a constant internal diameter, ensuring dosing accuracy remains consistent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pressure Rated:<\/b> Features a significantly higher burst pressure rating than standard flexible PVC or PE tubing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Compatible Systems:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pumps:<\/b> Standard 2.2L\/hr (and higher pressure) Peristaltic Dosing Pumps.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fittings:<\/b> 6mm Metric Quick-Connect (Push-in) fittings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Barbs:<\/b> 4mm Metric barbed hose-tail connectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Size &amp; Dimensions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Outer Diameter (OD):<\/b> 6 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Inner Diameter (ID):<\/b> 4 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Length:<\/b> Sold per meter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Weight:<\/b> ~0.03 kg per meter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tubing &amp; Fitting Compatibility Master Chart<\/b><\/h3>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tubing Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>OD (Outside)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>ID (Inside)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Use Push-In Fitting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Use Barbed Fitting<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u00bc&#8221; RO Tubing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/4&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\">~4mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/4&#8243; Push-Fit<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,4,0\">4mm \/ 5mm Barb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u215c&#8221; RO Tubing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3\/8&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\">~6mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3\/8&#8243; Push-Fit<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,4,0\">6mm Barb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u215c&#8221; Brine Tubing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3\/8&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/4&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3\/8&#8243; Push-Fit<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/4&#8243; (6mm) Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">6\/4mm Dosing Tube<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">6mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">6mm Metric<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4mm Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8\/5mm Dosing Tube<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8mm Metric<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,5,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5mm Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10\/7mm Metric Tube<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">7mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10mm Metric<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,6,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">7mm Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12\/8mm Dosing Tube<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8mm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12mm Metric<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,7,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8mm Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u00bd&#8221; Brine (Heavy)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/2&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,2,0\">~10mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/2&#8243; Push-Fit<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,8,4,0\">10mm Barb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u00bd&#8221; Drain (PVC)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,1,0\">~16mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/2&#8243;<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"3,9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Not Compatible<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,9,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1\/2&#8243; (13mm) Barb<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"4\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udca1 How to Use This Chart:<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1. Are you using a &#8220;Push-In&#8221; (Quick-Connect) Fitting?<\/b><\/h4>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0\">Look at the <b data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">OD (Outside Diameter)<\/b>. The tube must match the fitting size exactly.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Warning:<\/b> A 1\/4&#8243; (6.35mm) tube will <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">not<\/b> fit correctly into a 6mm Metric fitting. They look similar but will leak!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2. Are you using a &#8220;Barbed&#8221; (Hose-Tail) Fitting?<\/b><\/h4>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0\">Look at the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">ID (Inside Diameter)<\/b>. The &#8220;hole&#8221; of the tube must stretch over the ridges of the barb.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pro-Tip:<\/b> If the fit is tight, dip the end of the tube in <b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">hot water<\/b> for 30 seconds to soften the plastic before pushing it onto the barb.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3. Are you using a &#8220;Jaco&#8221; (Compression) Fitting?<\/b><\/h4>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0\">These fittings use a nut and a small plastic sleeve (ferrule). You must match the <b data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\">OD<\/b> of the tube to the nut size. 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