FLEXIBLE drain and return pipe/hose options

[michaelr7170]

Hey folks,

I am curious what options there are when it comes to plumbing material for flexible drain/return lines? Also, where might I get them in Canada?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[thepotoo]

Vinyl tubing is available at most big box stores and works quite well.

 

[laverda]

I don't know about Canada. Marine Depot caries Supeflex PVC in a variety of sizes and ships to Canada. I have used it and love it. It is much more flexible then Spaflex. Will not crush or kink like other flexible tubing. I drove over a 12' of a 50' length of my 1" Superflex while setting up Reef-A- Palooza 2 years ago with 100 gallons of water in the back of my truck. When I realized it, I thought I was going to have to replace a big section of it. I was pleasantly surprised to find out it only deformed it a little. It glues just like standard PVC and is only slightly harder to cut. You can eliminate a lot of 45 and 90 degree fittings by using it. Great stuff

 

[michaelr7170]

Would this be similar to the stuff you use? http://www.busybeetools.com/products/super-flex-pvc-hose-clear-2-5in-x-10feet.html

 

[laverda]

No I think that is to thin, but heard to really tell form their poor photo.

Sorry it is Ultra-Flex PVC, not Superflex
Here it is http://www.marinedepot.com/Ultra_Fl...Tubing-Plumbing_Parts-FT1383-FIFTTUFP-vi.html

I have a few feet in several sizes depending on your needs, if you can't find it locally.

 

[michaelr7170]

Thanks for clarifying the name, I actually just found a few suppliers in Canada by searching that! Funny how all my previous searches for flexible pvc, flex tubing, etc didn't take me to any of these. Thanks again!

 

[Member No. 1]

Search for silicone tubing. Much more flexible. I use it on drains, returns, skimmer cup drain, etc...
McMaster Carr sells it.

 

[michaelr7170]

I am looking for 1.5" ID for return, 1.0" and 0.5: ID for main and emergency drains (herbie overflow) - The silicone tubing is much more expensive than flex pvc, I need quite a bit as I'm setting up my sump in my basement (will need ~30ft) of each.

Anybody hear of TigerFlex PVC? http://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/tigerflex-hose-1-1-2-inch-x-10-ft-coil.html

 

[Grnrado]

I purchased my spa flex from http://www.glass-holes.com/Ultra-Flex-Pipe_c100.htm

 

[UBOMW]

Lowes

https://www.lowes.ca/search/default.aspx?term=braided&suggestion=1

 

[dpulve]

www.flexiblePVC.net has pretty good prices on spaflex PVC and bulkheads.

 

[laverda]

Thanks for clarifying the name, I actually just found a few suppliers in Canada by searching that! Funny how all my previous searches for flexible pvc, flex tubing, etc didn't take me to any of these. Thanks again!

Glad to help. Good luck with your plumbing.

 

[laverda]

Spaflex really is not very flexible, especially compared to Ultra flex.

 

[Harry Muscle]

You can also get flexible PVC from mops.ca. It's a Canadian company and their prices on flexible PVC are really low.

Thanks,
Harry