# Install tubing kit

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## Get things ready

You need these items:

* 1 × [BactoBox®](/encyclopedia/item-register/bactobox-r.md)
* 1 × [tubing kit](/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/tubing-kit.md)
* 1 × [external filter](/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/external-filter.md)

## Step by step

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#### Connect tubing kit to BactoBox®

Use the color-coded connectors as a guide. Connect the white inlet to the white panel mount on your BactoBox®. Connect the black outlet to the black panel mount.

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## Always use an external filter

Always place an [external filter](/encyclopedia/item-register/consumables/external-filter.md) between BactoBox® and the [tubing kit](/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/tubing-kit.md). Connect the external filter to the inlet (white connector).

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The external filter protects your BactoBox® setup against clogging.
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#### Place the vial in the vial rack

Tilt the [vial rack](/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/vial-rack.md) at a 45° angle to make it easier to transfer the tubing kit between vials.

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#### That is it!

Now the tubing kit installation is done.
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