Silicone Break Down ??

I do not know if I am the only one to have noticed this but regardless I am hoping someone here may be knowledgeable on this.The klystra site said that the new double balloons should be up for grabs soon.I was always under the impression that silicone inflatable nozzles did not suffer the breakdown that other materials did when used with a non water based lube but it says to never use anything but water based lube on them.Why would this be,if there is no adverse reaction what would be the problem,any one have any ideas

1--silicone lube on silicone nozzles will destroy them

2--the silicone comprising the nozzle does eventually have fatigue failure from inflating (stretching) and deflating. Silicone, with all its positive attributes, does not have the same modulus of elasticity, elasticity and elastic memory of latex (and NO, those three things are NOT synonymous).

Thank you for the information I know your knowledgeable and as I have seen you always have good answers.I have a few more questions,perhaps you (Or anyone) can help me answer them.

#1 What size should I get.This question I know that no one can give a an accurate answer as it is im sure a matter of preference but if any one has owned both the small and large balloon nozzles can give me feedback or comparison's.So I can make the better choice.The more educated of a guess the better seeing on how ghastly overpriced they are and its not like I can take em both for a test drive before making up my mind.

#2 I should have said this in my 1st question,My lube of choice is vapo rub,Will that harm the balloons

#3 What ever became of the old ugly shade of yellow latex ones,I have not seen them in im not even sure how long.I also have not seen the other weird style of inflatable,im insure what it is called but it has 2 yellow balloons of equal size and does not inflate with a hand pump like the more familiar inflatables but rather has one thing that inflates both of them at the same time.

#4 Just what is the average "Shelf life" of a silicone one,I have read that people have had trouble with the less expensive ones.For as much as they cost id want it to last as long as possible of coarse.

Thanks in advance for any and all information from anyone here

I usually recommend the 500/250 cc model NOT the 750/250 because they retain the enema equally well and the 500 cc balloon is MUCH easier to insert because it isn't as LONG as the 750 cc. The length of the 750 cc balloon means the tip often needs to go partly into the sigmoid which makes the full insertion more difficult than the 500 cc. The diameters are not that different.

Vapo rub should not harm the balloons.

The latex ones are falling out of favor, partially due to latex allergies some people have and being soft, they don't insert as easily as the silicone ones.

Silicone balloon nozzles have a very variable shelf life. Some are made better than others, even by the same manufacturer, and some last for a few years with heavy use and some will last several months.

#3 What ever became of the old ugly shade of yellow latex ones,I have not seen them in im not even sure how long.I also have not seen the other weird style of inflatable,im insure what it is called but it has 2 yellow balloons of equal size and does not inflate with a hand pump like the more familiar inflatables but rather has one thing that inflates both of them at the same time

I believe what you are referring to is a rectal barium catheter. They are still available, though the only place I have seen one is on a UK website (see http://www.mediquip.co.uk/shop/full.php?q=1087553985 ). No doubt they are also available elsewhere.

These GAUL DOUBLE BALLOON RECTAL TUBE came from the Company RÜSCH in Germany.

It was found in 1885 by August RÜSCH. In the beginning the production focused on flexible rubber instruments.

In 1989 RÜSCH became a part of Teleflex. Here is a link to an actual catalog:

in english:

www.teleflex.com/commonInternet/emea/documentLibrary/viewDocument/emea/144/en/940463-000001_Gastro_1208.pdf

in german:

www.teleflex.com/commonInternet/emea/documentLibrary/viewDocument/emea/144/de/940463-000000_Gastro_1007.pdf

Have a look to page 10!

It's a good quality, I like them very much ;-)))