I've read many stories about people getting long life from their chains, 25k miles plus, when using chain oilers.
I installed Loobman a couple of months ago, but it basically went tits-up when the feed ties didn't hold up and installing new tires (r/r rear wheel) is a pain, also backing up can create problems.
Another guy ran into the same problem I did and has fixed a copper or alum tube to the end of the plastic delivery tubing that's 1-side delivery, not 2-sided. This has been my plan too. A stiff but also bendable tube might be the trick. I go through a lot of rear tires so it must be somewhat r/r friendly.
What I liked about the Loobman is that it's manually controlled, not automatic. I prefer to open my own  and turn my headlights when I've decided it's needed...type of thing.
I got 15k miles from the last 525 x by using the Dupont Multi Purpose spray at the end of almost each day. After this Loobman failed on a fresh chain I started giving the chain a heavy wipe of 90w both, top and bottom, at the end of each day. It's showing a few minor(?) kinks after about 10k, but I'll run 'er till she's done and learn the score with this one.
Thanks for the info you posted.
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