Loc-Line question

[rustypixel]

I'm planning a tank and I have a question about Loc-Line; In short, how reliable is it? The reason I ask is because I plan to have a couple of Loc-Line runs going form back to front towards the bottom of the tank. The Loc-Lines (two runs) will be under the sand and will ultimately have rock on top of them. I'd like to hear people's long-term experience with them.

Thanks.

 

[jessezm]

Wouldn't it be cheaper to just use PVC for the underground runs and attach the loc-line returns to the part that comes out from the sand using an elbow and a female threaded adaptor? I'm sure it would work okay with all loc-line, but it doesn't seem too efficeint (unless you plan lots of twists and turns). Just my thoughts...

 

[Fiziksgeek]

I would think it wouldnt be a problem to run the loc line under the sand. However, like Jessezm mentioned, why not just run PVC over to the desired location?

 

[rustypixel]

As both posters mentioned, I will change my plans to have PVC run under the sand/rock and then terminate the PVC with Loc-Line. After seeing how pricey that stuff is I'd rather not pay for it and then stick it in the sand.


Thanks for the replies.

 

[carlos_fb]

Check out savco.com, they have good prices. I got my loc-line from them but you're right, loc-line it's kind of expensive so you're better off using pvc.

 

[Hammercoral]

I get mine from modularhose.com, they are local for me. Beware that stuff is addictive, started with my fish tank, now all over my wood shop, vaccume lines for all tools.

 

[DeLiBoY]

Got mine from customaquatic.com, real cheap.