Condensation in the breastpump tubing? What to do....

lolc

I have the Medela Symphony hospital grade pump (rented). The tubing has some condensation in it and even a few droplets of water. Could this affect the pump's pumping ability? Also, how do I get it out of there? Is it even possible?

TIA!

Mrs_D_in_KY

It will not affect the pump's ability.

I usually unhook the hoses from the back of the connectors and let the pump run for a few minutes. The suction will push some of the condensation out. If that doesn't get it all, then I hang them up to dry.

 

katcarls

Try running the pump for awhile with just the tubes attached.

heatheruby

Don't wash them like I did - then you end up with water spots.  Running the pump with the tubes attached is the way to go.

snippet

if you unplug the tubes, and whip them around in a circle (like a lasso!) it will whip all of the water right out.  i pump 3x per day at work, and this is what works for me!