UK Supplier of Equipment or EU supplier

Hey All,

I've just discovered that my current 2l bag and rubber hose is currently looking worse for wear, and I should replace both sooner rather than later 😢

I wondered if anyone can recommend a supplier at a reasonable cost. Ebay and Amazon seem over priced/inferior quality for what I'm looking for - ideally 2-4 litre bag with silicon tubing (2m+). The bag can be open or closed, but err to the closed as I can then "over-inflate" for slightly larger volume if a smaller bag.

I'm really happy with the tip I use, and can't see a reason to replace that - however, I still look for a decent colon tube of 30fr that's more stiff than flexible (I realise that it's all subjective).

Any leads that you can give are greatly appreciated.

I think .eBay is likely your best bet. They are probably cheaper and offer a wider selection than any other vendor. I've found Amazon expensive. The specialty suppliers even more so.

You might give www.Medtech3000.de a look too.

On a related issue, I would love to find a UK supplier for the Qufora / Irresedo line. They have some very interesting enema and enema related items, but they will not ship to the USA since the items are not FDA approved AFAIK. I believe they are made by MBH in Denmark, but no joy there either. Their target market is the medical profession.

@Sean Many thanks. That site was one I had visited many times in the past, bookmarked on an old computer, and since lost the link. Alas, I think you are going to be right, no matter where I search at the moment, ebay/amazon seem to be the only vendors at a reasonable cost without a horrific markup from the "professional enema" sites.

Have you tried Silicone Nozzles? Their bags are cheap at least in the U.S.. They sell German made 3 litre plastic bags.

I forgot something in my previous post. Years ago, the best UK supplier was John Bell & Croyden in London. No idea what they have now, but it's probably worth a look. They were an olde time drug store.

Good luck.

Have you tried Silicone Nozzles? There bags are cheap at least in the U.S.. They sell German made 3 liter plastic bags.

+vote for these guys - and I believe they ship overseas....

~ SomeRandomGuy

@Sean FYI and others, they are still around - http://johnbellcroyden.co.uk however the site is down for browsing.

Duly bookmarked for future referencing.

@jimmyt44 if it were not for the inevitable import duty, and S&H they would be a viable option. I've had my fingers burnt in the past with overseas imports.

@SomeRandomGuy thanks the the endorsement, others may find it useful. Not viable for me - see reply above.

On John Bell, when I was there years ago, they had open shelves with bulb douches, bags, Higginsons, and colon tubes as well as many other things. One could pick up and look at anything. Quite a kinky toy store, although I doubt that was their intent.

It's probably changed now.

Oh this brings back memories. I bought my first ever Higginson syringe from JB&C, shop was (is) in Wigmore Street about four decades ago. The lady in charge of that section was oh, so superior and very glamorous and she appeared to know exactly what you were going to do with her merchandise. Very happy days!! And around the corner was Anne Coult's sauna where I had my first colonic. Exciting,!!

Medtech3000.de is an excellent EU supplier. I use them and siliconenozzles in the States. If you are in the UK there are currently no EU duties (may change soon!) and US imports attract a sales tax of circa 20%. There are others on uk amazon and ebay but they do not have the range....

Another vote for www.Medtech3000.de here, no issues shipping to the UK.

I also often buy the Artsana enema kits on Amazon marketplace, they're really cheap and well made but make sure you buy a genuine Artasana - there are some horrible fakes that are made to look like them but use inferior plastic that feels awful and probably isnt medical grade / safe.

Am trying to help a buddy in the UK. Would love to get him a green flexi-tip barium nozzle, but have no clue aside from amazon and rbay (neither has it) where to buy enema supplies, esp a nice nozzle. Can someone steer me to a seller in UK?

Thanks.

It's blue instead of green, but medtech3000.de has a similar nozzle.

https://www.medtech3000.de/Darmrohr-ohne-Ballon/-Softdarmrohr-grosse-Olive::23.html

Certainly it is hard (if not impossible) to buy e-stuff here -- you should go for medtech3000.

Hello,

One other alternative, but rather limited, here in the UK is https://mediquip.co.uk/ . Many years ago I bought a green nozzle from Kristina Amelong at https://www.optimalhealthnetwork.com/. I had a quick look at her website and she does one in beige https://www.optimalhealthnetwork.com/Flex-Tip-Nozzle-Beige-p/502.htm. Sadly the availability of enema equipment seems to be reducing steadily with the demise of Klystra and Silicone Nozzles appearing to have gone "dead in the water".

Medtech3000 are the best European supplier. It is a shame they don't do silicone double balloon nozzles but the latex ones are very good and the rest of their portfolio is OK. The enema bags are OKish but don't last long

I find the vinyl ones with the metal eyelets lose their shape after frequent (mis)usage and leak either at the top or bottom after a while. These comments also apply to the siliconenozzles three litre bags, I wish there were three or four litre plastic gradated enema buckets with leakproof taps.

The collapsible 10L camping bags are OK as part of home made colonic irrigation systems or for Olympic enema players, but they also lose their shape too and don't last. I am currently looking at how to use conventional products for enemas or colonic irrigation.

Mediquip is OK but is expensive and has a very tired range. Ditto Optimal Health Network. Silicone Nozzles are good but it is clear to me that they are struggling with execution, location and volume production issues. Avoid Cleanstream.

The problem with silicone is that it can be hard to work with. Latex can be bonded much more easily. Look at the poor quality cleanstream nozzles, the balloon delays at siliconenozzles (who have lots of experience) and the reported trouble Klystra had. That said a good silicone dbc would be the bomb...

For large leakproof cans go to your local restaurant supply and get one of their storage buckets. Drill and thread a nipple in the bottom and seal.

This medical group (again mentioned above) carries the required articles

http://www.mediquip.co.uk

&

www.henleysmed.com

Coloclean is another, but from its inception targeted & catered to the aged care market, as well as disability services. Their equipment pricing you'll find a bit steep.

Just my 2 cents…

Go for an OHN [Optimal Health Network] 5 qt all silicone bag, it's super quality with double eyelets. Tip: Buy ‘just’ the bag from OHN and you can get one for $ 50. us which personally I think is a bargain. Purchase the hose and in-line bulb pump elsewhere as OHN charges premium for those items. I liked mine so much I bought a 2nd one for when friends are in.

BJ

Enema Bags in UK :

Any one seen chemist or pharmacy still selling enema bags

I was in John Bell and Croyden in Wigmore Street a week or so ago, and they had some blue plastic folding bags and hose with nozzles, supplied in a drawstring bag - also plastic.

A poor quality product, that you can easilly find online. There was a time when they stocked bulbs, bags, Higginsons and douche bulbs, but there were none to be seen.

I suspect that all the purchases are now online, and the demand in pharmacies is small to non existent.

Delia

@delia Wasn't young Delia syringed legs up with a Higginson? Until which years could one easily buy Higginson syringes in England?

Adding on

www.chaseunion.com

www.midmeds.co.uk

@delia (post 22) alas, drugstores and pharmacies will only stock things that fly off the shelf, these days. They have no time (nor money) for sentimentality.