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GreenSpottedPuffer 02-20-2009 07:16 PM

Plumbing question
 
What kind of tubing (if thats what it is or called) have I seen people use on stuff like return lines? Im not talking about flex PVC though.

I am wondering what it is and how its used?

I have a 1" bulkhead in the bottom of my overflow for my return line. Inside the overflow is rigid PVC but from the pump to the bottom of the bulkhead I was hoping to use this tubing or "hose" as it would be easiest.

Just kind curious as to what it is and where to find it.

Whatigot 02-20-2009 07:20 PM

you mean the clear stuff?
like the vinyl tubing?

GreenSpottedPuffer 02-20-2009 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whatigot (Post 390577)
you mean the clear stuff?
like the vinyl tubing?

Maybe? I really don't know. I just know I have seen some really flexible tubing used before.

Maybe I will just stick with flex PVC.

High tide 02-20-2009 07:39 PM

Sure, vinyl hose is super easy to work with and minimizes line loss, good for your return. You can find it at Rona, home depot, etc. Use the braided stuff, as it won't ever kink or compress. Also use food grade hose.

Whatigot 02-20-2009 07:44 PM

JL sells it too.
I think its cheapest at Rona though, but this stuff isn't that pricey to begin with.

GreenSpottedPuffer 02-20-2009 07:55 PM

Thanks guys. So how would I attach this stuff to the bottom of a bulkhead though? Is there a fitting I use? Or is that not possible?

Rbacchiega 02-20-2009 07:58 PM

find a threaded (or slip bulkhead) and then get another barbed piece. Might add in total length to the bottom of your bulkhead, but that's the best way. Be sure to use hose clamps

GreenSpottedPuffer 02-20-2009 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rbacchiega (Post 390610)
find a threaded (or slip bulkhead) and then get another barbed piece. Might add in total length to the bottom of your bulkhead, but that's the best way. Be sure to use hose clamps

Ahh yes, ok, I think I know what you mean. Actually I think J&L sells the bulkhead with that barbed part. I just have never used it.

Whatigot 02-20-2009 08:06 PM

+100 on the hose clamps.

GreenSpottedPuffer 02-20-2009 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whatigot (Post 390621)
+100 on the hose clamps.

HAhaahaha! I have never seen a +100 before! Nice.


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