Flexible Tubing

[RDuhb]

I plan to use flexible PVC (braided) in the sump area. Below are the specs on what I plan to use. Anyone see any issues??

■Constructed with non-toxic compounds
■NSF-51 and NSF-61 certified material
■Crystal clear - allows visual confirmation of product flow
■Longitudinally-reinforced to reduce elongation under pressure
■Light weight
■Self-extinguishing
■Non-marking
■Silicone-free
■Non-conductive
■Resistant to chemicals
■Compound hardness 73 ±3 Shore "A"

Applications:
"¢Food and beverage dispensing
"¢Deionized water
"¢Liquid food products
"¢Air and water lines
"¢Portable water transfer
"¢Air breathing lines
"¢Pneumatic lines
"¢Packaging machines

Thanks!!

 

[SaltyReefDog]

Are you are talking about the clear flexible PVC tubing with the white crosshatch reinforcing threads running thru? If so I have used that before with no problems.

IMO if it is rated to be in contact with food & beverage for human consumption you will be fine using it in the tank.

 

[RDuhb]

Are you are talking about the clear flexible PVC tubing with the white crosshatch reinforcing threads running thru? If so I have used that before with no problems.

IMO if it is rated to be in contact with food & beverage for human consumption you will be fine using it in the tank.

Yes, it's the clear pvc. I figured since it was food safe I'd be fine, but just want to make sure. Thanks for the response!

 

[SoLiD]

I don't think that it is considered Flexible PVC. I think it is just Flexible Tubing. That said, I know of a couple of people that use it without and problems. I think you should be fine.

http://flexpvc.com/

 

[lighthouze08]

i think if you're using it with barb connectors you should be fine. The "real" flex pvc can be used with schedule 40 and 80 connectors using pvc glue

 

[RDuhb]

I don't think that it is considered Flexible PVC. I think it is just Flexible Tubing. That said, I know of a couple of people that use it without and problems. I think you should be fine.

http://flexpvc.com/

Thanks! Here's where I found it.
http://shop.hoseandfittings.com/docs/products/clear_pvc_with_braid.html

 

[RDuhb]

i think if you're using it with barb connectors you should be fine. The "real" flex pvc can be used with schedule 40 and 80 connectors using pvc glue

The plan is to use a barb fitting. Thanks everyone!!!

 

[customcolor]

I do believe it should be called reinforced vinyl tubing

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[hllywd]

I have a couple hundred feet of what looks like the same stuff in 1" ID, mine was sold as vinyl @ Lowes... At any rate its fine to use with the aquarium.

 

[tonytboss]

Looks like your plan is a go . Not even a single person said it was a bad idea .