Braun irypump

Hi there is anyone still using braun irypump to empty the bowels. Just wanted to know if any one has any part left that they don't use. The tube and the cone.  Thanks for reading my post. Every one take care of yourself. Very cold in the uk. 

Hi Katie.

I use an Irypump but I’ve had no joy in getting replacement cones or tube. I periodically soak the cone in mild Milton disinfectant. The tank goes in the dish washer. Cleaning the tube is more problematic but filling it with Flash bleach then throughly washing it does the trick. I hope your pump lasts a long time but if the bettery fails, which is a common problem. Don’t panic. Your pump can be easily converted to run on 12v mains supply. Anybody with just a little electrical knowledge will have no difficulty doing the conversion. I have detailed instructions on how to do it. When the time comes let me know and I’ll send them to you.  I rely heavily on my pump and having it work from the mains supply is very reassuring.  So if it fails, and it’s a battery / charging issue, don’t panic. There will be an article in the next Colostomy UK magazine so the Editor tells me.   John 

Hello Katie.
Several years ago I wrote a review on the Braun system, concluding that it was a useful addition to our arsenal of stoma management tools. However,  it was not entirely suitable for me for several reasons. I therefore had to find an(or some) alternative(s).
The first was a portable camping shower, which worked well –until it stopped and didn’t work at all. I am not a fan of things that break down without warning, so --
The second was a hand pressure pump for spraying weedkiller. This worked well and I still use an advanced version of this today. 
I don’t use cones anymore but feel sure that you can still get them from Coloplast, along with a very handy water regulator, which I still use. This comes as part of their irrigation sets, but can be also obtained separately.
It should be no problem to connect these devices to a Braun system by just connecting the two tubes together. If you are concerned about this, then try a small piece of stainless steel drinking straw, which can be obtained from the internet or many large supermarkets. I use them on my system and they are great and simple for connecting the tubes.
PS: I have tried to locate this equipment on Coloplast website with no luck but if you contact them and explain what you are looking for, they might even send you a sample.
Best wishes

Bill

Hi everyone. The irypump has been discontinued by burun. I have been introduced to a different system coloplast peristeen irrigation system.  It works but I'm so used to using irypump. I just have last tubes and cone left. I just use the pump some time when I am in hurry. Cus th other system takes time to set up. I any one has any spare please let me know. If anyone wants the water tank i have couple. Let us know if you need them. Take care of yourself every one keep warm. 

Hi Katie.

Do you know that it's possible to convert a failed Irypump to run successfully on 12v mains electricity ? It's not a difficult conversion version and anybody with just a little competence with a screwdriver  can do it.

I have full detailed instructions on how to do it. the Colostomy UK magazine, I'm told, will give details soon.

John

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