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Reef Discussion => Do It Yourself => Topic started by: bkvreef on December 14, 2010, 22:53:09

Title: flex pvc
Post by: bkvreef on December 14, 2010, 22:53:09

Was just contemplating my upcoming plumbing.  I was wondering if anyone uses this:     http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xmi/R-100173131/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xmi/R-100173131/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053)

Title: Re: flex pvc
Post by: Blazinreef on December 14, 2010, 22:55:32

When I build water features that is all that I use.  The stuff is awesome!

Title: Re: flex pvc
Post by: Wall_Tank on December 14, 2010, 22:57:40

Otherwise known as SpaFlex.  Works well.  Would recommend that over elbows or 45's

I've found that the stuff that HD and Lowes sells is a little more stiff that others.  I have ordered from here

http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=4&ptid=19&pid=36 (http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=4&ptid=19&pid=36)

These guys are in Columbus and ship UPS.   Not sure if one of the Dayton shops sells this...... I'm sure they do.

Title: Re: flex pvc
Post by: bkvreef on December 14, 2010, 23:01:11

Thanks.
I saw on reefcentral that there were some questions about cementing.  Do you just use regular pvc cement?

Title: Re: flex pvc
Post by: Blazinreef on December 14, 2010, 23:05:58

Normal cement works fine.  Make sure you get the couplings that have the longer insert.  Some of your sewage fittings only have an inch or less to seal into.

Title: Re: flex pvc
Post by: Coral Squad on December 15, 2010, 08:30:25

You work with it just like reg old stick pvc. I worked with it on almost a daily basis for areound 4 years when I worked in the hot tub industery. I do recomend you finf the couplers with the longer collars so it slides in farther so there is less chance of failure.

-Matt