Kona Adapter attached to a European style HVE valve (16mm)

Photo provided by a Kona Adapter owner using a 16mm valve.

The inside diameter of the standard High Volume Evacuation (HVE) valve in the United States (and many other countries) is 11mm.  The  inside diameter of some European style HVE valves is 16mm.    The Kona Adapter is designed to fit 11mm HVE valves.  To connect the Kona Adapter to your 16mm valve you will need a 16mm to 11mm adapter.  These adapters are readily available in many places.

Here are a few links I found via google:

http://www.pearsondental.com/catalog/product.asp?majcatid=18&catid=4663&subcatid=13075&pid=53001&dpt=0

http://shop.bfmulholland.com/Catalogue/Disposables/Aspirator-Tips-Ejectors/SteriBlue-Blue-Adapter-11mm16mm-O-SB-ADAPTDBLE-SE021

http://www.clickdental.com/Consumables/Aspirator-Tips-and-Tubes/Double-Adaptor-11-16mm/lid/4420

 

Photos

 16mm valve (left).  11mm valve (right)
 
 
 
 Sirona 16mm HVE valve
 
 
 
Sample 16mm to 11mm adapter
 
 
 
16mm to 11mm adapter attached to the Kona Adapter
 
 
 
All put together
 
If you have any questions or need help with anything please let me know.  Post here or send me an e-mail.  Mark Frias, RDH   Contact: kona26@hotmail.com
 

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