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Old 04-12-2012, 06:25 PM
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Schedule 80 is no different from schedule 40 in terms of putting it together. It just has thicker walls from what I understand. You really don't need Schedule 80 for our low pressure systems.
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Old 04-12-2012, 08:34 PM
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Schedule 80 is no different from schedule 40 in terms of putting it together. It just has thicker walls from what I understand. You really don't need Schedule 80 for our low pressure systems.
My sch80 recommendation was specifically for the larger ID unions
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Old 04-14-2012, 09:55 PM
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The below link has some good info that might help

http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.co...umbing-basics/
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Oh man I'm preparing to make the jump from FW to SW with a 210g tank I bought and that site is saving me some stress in plumbing prep. Thanks
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Old 04-17-2012, 05:44 PM
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I found this site helpful when planning as it shows what you can buy
http://www.pvcfittingsdirect.com/_e/...chedule_40.htm
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Old 04-17-2012, 06:13 PM
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Does any know where to buy black silicone around burnaby or surrey area? i found silicone 2 black but it's not for aquariums
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