Plumbing question

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 02-20-2009, 07:16 PM

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 · #2 02-20-2009, 07:20 PM

you mean the clear stuff?
like the vinyl tubing?

GreenSpottedPuffer · #3 02-20-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Whatigot

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 · #4 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 · #5 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 · #6 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?