bdmowers Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Has anyone seen (actually) surgical tubing lakeside possibly for purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 The medical supply in west Ajijic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Ferreterias sell PVC tubing if that’s what you’re looking for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Agree with Jreboll and there are currently a number of different diameters available at the Truper Store between Handy Mail and iShop... on the west wall just inside the entrance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dencol Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 What does PVC pipe have in common with surgical tubing? Nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 There is a big difference between surgical tubing and pvc tubing .Visually they may look the same but functionally, no. Surgical is flexible and can be used in slingshots among other things. A medical supply place would be the best source,not a hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 They are indeed very different. On the other hand, the OP didn't say what he wanted it for which would really be the indicator of which would be best for the purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 17 minutes ago, Ferret said: They are indeed very different. On the other hand, the OP didn't say what he wanted it for which would really be the indicator of which would be best for the purpose. His mention of[actually] surgical tubing can't be more clear as to what he wants. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 6 hours ago, artsnob said: The medical supply in west Ajijic I don`t know where this is. Would you be able to give a better description of the location? Name, street, landmark? Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 On the carretera, lakeside, in the small strip at corner of Aquiles Serdan, same shopping strip has Vinos America shop. Strip is just west of Bobby's La Terraza and just east of Pale' restaurants, if that helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 6 hours ago, happyjillin said: There is a big difference between surgical tubing and pvc tubing .Visually they may look the same but functionally, no. Surgical is flexible and can be used in slingshots among other things. A medical supply place would be the best source,not a hardware store. Both are used in surgery. Believe me, I worked in surgery many years. pvc tubing and pvc pipe are two different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 20 hours ago, Jreboll said: Both are used in surgery. Believe me, I worked in surgery many years. pvc tubing and pvc pipe are two different things. The pvc as I pictured is what I am using on my oxygen machines. They have different functions in surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Clear pvc is most commonly used. It’s used for suction, air, oxygen, CO2 among other things. It comes in 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2” ID. The thick rubber tubing is most often used for chest bottle drainage. They can be “milked” to keep them patent and don’t loose their elasticity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 On 1/23/2020 at 1:02 PM, Jreboll said: Clear pvc is most commonly used. It’s used for suction, air, oxygen, CO2 among other things. It comes in 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2” ID. The thick rubber tubing is most often used for chest bottle drainage. They can be “milked” to keep them patent and don’t loose their elasticity. I need tubing that is elastic, stretchable - surgical tubing. It does not exist in the medical supply place on the carretera in Ajijic, nor in any of the famacias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 I just looked on MercadoLibre and searched for surgical tubing and came up with a photo of what you want with arrows to the right for more vendors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 https://listado.mercadolibre.com.mx/tubos-de-goma-latex#D[A:tubos de goma latex] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Ferret said: https://listado.mercadolibre.com.mx/tubos-de-goma-latex#D[A:tubos de goma latex] 3 hours ago, Yo1 said: I just looked on MercadoLibre and searched for surgical tubing and came up with a photo of what you want with arrows to the right for more vendors. Yes, they have it on their site, but it comes from China. On the slow boat. And I just got a note from them that the slow boat just got slower because of a particular virus that is they're having a bit of problem with. Thanks, both, for looking out for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 4 hours ago, bdmowers said: I need tubing that is elastic, stretchable - surgical tubing. It does not exist in the medical supply place on the carretera in Ajijic, nor in any of the famacias. Try the SAT Hospital or their pharmacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted February 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 2 hours ago, happyjillin said: Try the SAT Hospital or their pharmacy. Thanks, good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis clark Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Did you find any surgical tubing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdmowers Posted June 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 5 hours ago, dennis clark said: Did you find any surgical tubing? No, never did. I went to the medical supply place just north of the main part of Ajijic where everyone said to go but they didn`t have it. I was going to use it for home gym purposes, bought some from Mercado Libre which never came (from China) then found bicycle inner tubing and have used that to contruct my home gym. Thanks for asking! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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