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Originally Posted by SteveInfante
I wouldn't bother with the bleeder bottle. A piece of clear tubing (5/16"), a used water bottle, Drill a hole to match the tubing in the top and a smaller hole to vent the air. Does the same thing for less than $2. Been using this method for years.
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You're right. The catch bottle was a splurge. Your plain tube method does work, and it's the same thing I used to do. But, a purpose built tool usually works better. And I'm a tool junkie.
And in this case, it does work better. The nipple fitting eases on and off easier, and holds better. Less likely to pop off and spray fluid the like plain tube did a few times. The translucent tubing showed the color difference between old and new tubing well. And the base on the catch bottle is also wider, so less likely to tip than an old water bottle. (But you could find a better bottle.)
For $10, I thought it was reasonable I've certainly spent more for dumber tools.
