pvc clamps

Reef-Geek · #1 08-02-2016, 10:57 PM

Hi guys, I am setting up a new tank and wonder what's the best way to clamp PVCs to the stand?

There is at least 4 inch spaces between the PVC pipes, I was thinking of using this kind of clamps but I don't know how to fill the spaces.

Also how to stabilize the PVCs that are over the sump, I saw people use some kind of chain but I don't know if that's stainless, any options are appreciated. thanks.

Slykat · #2 08-03-2016, 01:55 AM

Check plumbing suppliers, ive used Acklands Grainger in Canada.

Reef-Geek · #3 08-03-2016, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Slykat

Check plumbing suppliers, ive used Acklands Grainger in Canada.

Great, can you please let me know what clamps you are using? are there any clamps that come with a spacer?

intarsiabox · #4 08-03-2016, 05:19 AM

What you want are called standoff pipe clamps.

Reef-Geek · #5 08-03-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by intarsiabox

What you want are called standoff pipe clamps.

Great, thanks.
Do I need to get those standoff pipe clamps at plumbing stores or can I get them from HD or Rona? I did a quick search from HD&rona and don't seem to find anything similar.

intarsiabox · #6 08-03-2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef-Geek

Great, thanks.
Do I need to get those standoff pipe clamps at plumbing stores or can I get them from HD or Rona? I did a quick search from HD&rona and don't seem to find anything similar.

The plumbers I work with get them from Bartle & Gibson so I'm not 100% sure you can get them from the box stores even though the copper and abs versions are fairly common.