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How can I connect varying degrees (sizes) of tubing?

We just got my dad an oxygen tank and we need to connect 5/8 tubing to regular (standard) oxygen tubing. Where do I but the part to connect the tubing? Do they even make something to connect the two? If not how would you go about connecting them?

Answer:

It might help to know what kind of tubing you are working with (both ends). For metal there are various size reducers (flared and threaded). For rubber there are probably push on reducers, plastic may be a bit more difficult.
Their are Home Health Companies that sell Oxygen and supplies. Look in your local Yellow Pages. What you are looking for is a hose barb that fits the Oxygen tubing. A Respiratory Therapy Company should have one or a local Hospital. Check there.

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