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converting single Medela swing pump to double?

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buttershy · 02/06/2016 14:52

Has anyone done this? If so can you link me to where you bought the tubing, I hear the only drawback is a slight decrease in suction but this can be alleviated by turning the pump up (so long as you don't already use it on max)

Thanks

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Butterchunks · 15/06/2016 23:33

Search for medela double pump hack on YouTube to get some ideas. I got extra tubing from Ana wiz eBay store and a y shaped tubing adapter, also from eBay. I would recommend buying some parafilm too to wrap around the tubing joints to increase the seal (surprise surprise, eBay). You cut strips like you would a plaster and stretch it out, wrapping around to make any tube joins around the y shaped splitter more air right.

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Butterchunks · 15/06/2016 23:40

If you pm me your address I'll send you the tubing adapter i bought. I never got round to trying it out myself (wasn't well enough to keep expressing) but I can poo it in an envelop for you.

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Butterchunks · 15/06/2016 23:41

Oh dear.

I can POP it in an envelope for you

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buttershy · 07/07/2016 15:23

Butterchunks! I'm so sorry I never saw your reply! How do I private message you? Thank you so much for replying! XXXX

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Cuidadosa · 19/02/2017 09:41

Hi! I'm looking for the Y adaptor, could someone send me a link? Thanks!
Also, I assume the tubing is 6mm/4mm (outside/inside diameter), could someone measure that for me? Thanks :)

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