The Kona Adapter 2.0 can be used with standard surgical tubing (in place of the Tube Kit). The only negatives are it’s a little difficult to slide on the tubing (just use lube) and the suction is weaker (but still performs pretty well). The video compares the Kona Adapter 2.0 with surgical tubing, the Kona Adapter 2.0 with the Tube Kit, and the IsoVac system.
Links
– https://konaadapter.wordpress.com
– http://www.amerdental.com/surgical/autoclavable-silicone-surgical-tubing-gray-per-foot.html
– http://www.isolitesystems.com
Video
Photos
Kona Adapter 2.0 + Tube Kit (L). Kona Adapter 2.0 + surgical tubing (R)
Surgical Tubing attached to the Kona Adapter 2.0 Tight fit!
Tube Kit attached to the Kona Adapter 2.0
Tube Kit 5/16″ ID (L). Surgical tubing 1/4″ ID (R)
Surgical tubing inserts directly into the standard HVE valve (7/16″ ID)
Kona Adapter 2.0 attached to 3 feet of surgical tubing
IsoVac attached to the standard HVE Tubing (7/16″ ID)
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Very informative, thanks Mark!