Replacing tubes

I don't think you have to replace them if they are still working well. I just recently replaced mine due to some hearing problems and the tubes "leaking." After I replaced them, the sounds was much more clear and no longer sounded muffled.

Over time the tubing gets hardened and even gets brittle where it bends which can lead to cracking. As the tubes ages it also starts to close up in the area where the sound exits the tube and goes into the ear.

I'd say that you should change your tubing every six months or so and before you go on a long vacation. I change out my own tubing and you can do the same.

There isn't really any set time that you have to change them, it just depends on your personal preferences. The tubes do start to loose their flexibility and get hard so you'll probably want to change them then. If you notice new feedback, little splits, cracking, ect. that's a good time to change them. On average its probably 2 to 3 times a year. I fyou notice the sound quality deteriorating and its not as loud or clear then it would most likely be a good time to chang ethe tubes and see if that makes a difference.

I like to change the standard tubing that connects my behind the ear aids to my ear molds. The only problem I have is disconnecting the the old tubes from the aid after they have become stiff with age. I have to twist and pull very hard on the tubes to get them to disconnect and I'm afraid I might damage the aids. Is there a trick to doing this, such as warming the tubing first? I have used a razor blade to cut the tubing lengthwise at the metal flange where it attaches to the aid, but again I fear damaging the aid. Maybe I just have to change the tubing more often, before it hardens.

I'm not sure which part of the tube/earhook you are referring to, but if it's the actual tube, not the earhook, you are safe in splitting it with a razor. If it is the earhook, you should be able to leave the earhook in place and just replace the tube. Most earhooks that have a metal ring just screw on and off.

I suggest you take the aid to a local professional and have them help you. Then replace the tube more frequently - every 2-3 months - before it hardens.

Helper, thank you for the information. Just to be clear, my new hearing aids (ReSound Azure) do not have the screw-on plastic ear hooks like many others. They are just one piece with the tops shaped like an ear hook. The tubes attach to a metal connector at the very top. It has a ridge on it which holds the tube in place, but fresh, flexible tubes can be slid on or off without difficulty. I think the answer for me is as you suggested: replace the tubing more frequently, before it stiffens. I appreciate your advice.

I am looking for the (tubing)I keep loseing them thank you let me no can you help me.

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I hear much better after my tbes are replaced. I wear Phanac over the ear. I want to change the tubing myself as it is more convenientant and cheaper. Are there different sizes of tubing? Do I need any kind of adhesive to secure the tubes?

If your tubes go all the way through the earmold adhesives are generally not needed. If your tubes do not go all the way through please describe how they are attached. For example is there a metal ring visible in the earmold?