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    Kyle E Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 9, 2006, 08:45 AM
    Whirlpool tub flexible tubing
    I just bought a American Std. Whirlpool tub open box from Lowe's. I noticed that there are a couple of ~3/16" flexible lines (tygon tubing) that are not connected to anything. One clear blue and is from the water return port. This has what looks to be a small plastic fitting (check valve?) on the end with a male nipple on it.

    The flexible tube other is a black tube from the electrical box that sits on top of the pump.

    I figure that it could be some sort of standpipe or vent, but not quite sure.

    Any thoughts?
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    Sep 9, 2006, 02:04 PM
    Hey Kyle,

    Does your tub look anything like this, (see image) ? Regards, tom
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    Sep 9, 2006, 03:50 PM
    Hi Tom,

    Not exactly. It's a 2425.118W.020 "Hampton" I can't find any repair documentations on the am std website.
    This one is kind of close.
    http://www.americanstandard-us.com/A.../Parts_243.pdf
    I think I figured out the black one as the tube to the on/off switch- apparently actuated by air. Here's a picture of the blue tubing. I'm starting to think it's a bypass for the pump in case the tub drain is blocked.
    [IMG]H:\DCIM\104CANON\IMG_0453.jpg[/IMG]

    Kyle
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