Vinyl Tubing to Attach to Fresh Water Drain Outlet?

HR_Taly

Does anyone know the diameter of plastic vinyl tubing that will fit over the fresh water drain outlet on a T@B?  This stuff:

I need to drain my fresh water tank, but can't just let it spill out onto the ground where I am.  The outlet (I couldn't get a good picture of it) is graduated and looks like if I had the right diameter I could put a bit of clear flexible tubing (like the stuff used in aquariums) on the end and let that drain out into an approved area.

It's buried back behind the front step and I'm having a heck of a time trying to get a measuring tape back there to measure. I'm so far away from a hardware store it's going to be a major time investment to travel to one so I want to make sure I know the right size!  Does anyone know?  Thanks!

dsfdogs

I don't know size of tubing, but when I drained my tank while in my garage, I used a Rubbermaid tub and carted it off...do you have anything like that? Or, can you turn off your city water and just use the water from your tank? 

LSkrabut

Myself I used a short piece of 1/2" clear tubing clamped on with an 1/2" sprinkler fitting the same size as a hose end. I cap the end when not in use and can attach a hose when a drain is needed to direct the water appropriately. Your sprinkler or hardware store has these items readily available. 

HR_Taly

Sad to report that 1/2" ID is too big.  Well, it does work, but fits very loosely and requires a clamp to keep it in place and keep water from just spilling out.  If I had to do it again, I'd get the next smaller size ID so that it wedges in place without a clamp necessary!

ericnliz

3/8" automotive fuel line works good. No clamps required....& no wet feet, arms, etc.!

LSkrabut

Wonder if different T@B, models, years makes a difference in hose outlet diameters? Always best to see what your situation is first.  

But the concept of using clear PVC, vinyl correct size hose works for most. I just added the standard size female hose end which also was the same inlet size and cap to keep the internals clean and free of dirt, plus able easily attach a standard hose to further direction the emptying water.