Need Help Ultra Flex Tubing

[fernalfer]

Ok i bought about 15 feet of Ultra Flex tubing from Marine Depot so i had a little play with bends when plumbing my 120 gallon and sump.

Now the problem. I'm trying to dry fit my setup but because the way the out side surface of the flex tube i find it almost difficult to even slide it in all the way into my 45 PVC elbows. Once it even makes contact it is almost impossible getting it in all the way. The friction is just to much. Has anyone else experienced this with using the Ultra Flex tubing?

I'm trying to fit 1 inch tubing into an elbow and into the bulkhead on my trigger systems pump. Just not happening. Any tricks?

this is what i bought: http://www.marinedepot.com/Ultra_Fl...Tubing-Plumbing_Parts-FT1383-FIFTTUFP-vi.html

 

[reefeqmover]

Just get it close. Really can't dry the spa flex

 

[Tautog]

Sure, no problem! Hot water is your friend. Get some very hot water in a container, big enough to dip the end, 2" or so, into water, wait a minute or two, hose will be soft enough to put on. Be sure to use a clamp at every connection. Once cooled, it's like a rock. To remove, you must cut it off. Good luck, but this method will make the job easy.