1-1/2" spa flex in GVRD

Ryanerickson · #1 03-01-2017, 02:26 PM

Use real pipe cheaper and safer. there's a reason plumbers are not allowed to use this stuff glue joints fail. I've pulled a piece of 1.5 spa flex right outta a 90 that it was glued into in the past. For what it's worth pool and spa places will carry it but they will only sell big rolls.

DKoKoMan · #2 03-01-2017, 02:37 PM

After reading this I'm glad I went with solid abs to the return pipe.

smokinreefer · #3 03-01-2017, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the input...

I think I'll skip the spa flex...
I may be setting up a remote sump for the first time and I worry enough about spillage already.

Thanks!

H2o2 · #4 03-02-2017, 01:46 PM

The key to Spa Flex is use the right glue not 705 or 711 I think it is 765 for flex pipe and I believe you don't use primer just ask supplier to be sure

604reefer · #5 03-03-2017, 03:08 AM

1-1/2" Spa flex is really not that flexible either... worked at a pool and spa store for 5 years!