Plumbing argument

[Matt]

Originally Posted by sharuq1

Anyone know anything about this bopex stuff? he is really gung-ho to use it. Says people use it for plumbing and it doesn't require fittings.

You got me curious enough to google it, but nothing...

[Joe Reefer]

Does he mean SpaFlex. It kinda sounds similar.

[mikeyd]

I work in plumbing wholesale so I'll see if I can find anything out about it.

[kwirky]

You can use ABS to an extent in a tank. When ABS heats to a certain temperature (I think it's 60 or 70 celcius or so) it releases a toxic gas. Usually when using ABS in a tank it's kept to fittings and such. I think that's the reason why PVC is pottable and ABS isn't (pottable meaning safe for drinking water).

With the ammount used on a tank I just use PVC. It's not like you're plumbing an entire house with the stuff

[sharuq1]

I just cannot seem to get my fiance to see my side (I am for pvc and against everything else). Anyone have some more really good reasons to use pvc and NOT use the other stuff?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by sharuq1

I just cannot seem to get my fiance to see my side (I am for pvc and against everything else). Anyone have some more really good reasons to use pvc and NOT use the other stuff?

Tell him PVC is really easy to use and he shouldn't be afraid of it.

[mark]

just a hint to a happy life, it's good to give into the fiance every once and awhile

[mr_alberta]

PVC fittings are abundant and easier to find in 1/2" to 2" size (which is the most we typically use for small tanks like ours).

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by mark

just a hint to a happy life, it's good to give into the fiance every once and awhile

Except when they're wrong...