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Old 12-21-2009, 02:29 PM
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Ohhhh no. You cannot use ABS anyways. Please avoid it.

If there is a UFA store around, its worth a try! The UFA in Cramrose actually carries a pretty reasonable supply of white PVC, and same with the Home Hardware.

Is there some kind of problem with salt water and ABS pipe? What about the PVC cement? Is there a non-toxic type because most of them have poisonous labels on the containers.
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Old 12-21-2009, 05:49 PM
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Old 12-21-2009, 05:52 PM
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No problem with ABS; it's one of those myths. Your powerheds, pumps, heaters etc. all contain ABS parts/housings.
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Old 12-21-2009, 06:07 PM
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We have a wide selection of PVC fittings and valves. If you can't find it on the site email us and i can get it!
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So you went there and found what you needed?
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Old 12-21-2009, 06:58 PM
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So you went there and found what you needed?
Yep, for my drains anyway, It's gonna take a bit of jacking around to figure out what I need for my returns but I'll save that for another day.
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No problem with ABS; it's one of those myths. Your powerheds, pumps, heaters etc. all contain ABS parts/housings.
Mag-Floats, Kent float switches, bulkheads, the list goes on...
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No problem with ABS; it's one of those myths. Your powerheds, pumps, heaters etc. all contain ABS parts/housings.
I'm not so sure about the safety of ABS pipe. Admittedly pumps etc are made from ABS, but there may be an issue of quality/purity/adjuncts etc. compared to sewage pipe grade ABS.

AFAIK Plumbing code prohibits the use of ABS for potable water. For potable water it is necessary to use PVC or Polyethylene (i.e. PEX). Likewise for medical grade it is necessary to use CPVC.

Why take the risk? Use PVC like everyone else does. It's tested and predictable.
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