Where to find Flexible PVC pipe?

[rhymechizel]

I'm just getting back into the hobby but the last time I set up a tank was in Utah. I went to Mennards looking for some flexible PVC but they had no idea what I was talking about. Does it exist here?

Thanks-Dan

 

[Pigpen80]

Yes, and menards should have it. If not ace, Home Depot, lowes etc.

 

[topenjoin]

I would think that places that sell pools have it? But not sure

 

[johnike]

McMaster Carr has it in their catalog.

 

[kawicivic]

I usually buy mine from savko when I order bulkheads and fittings. Savko valves are much smoother to operate than any I have gotten from the box stores.

 

[DopeCantWin]

Regular PVC + a lighter? j/k

 

[fit]

home depot has it.

 

[rhymechizel]

Thanks! Glad to know its around here. I'll stop by homedepot since its close and call around if they dont have any. I'll post pics of the setup when its all done.

 

[cet98]

ask for Spa-Flex.....then they'll know what your looking for

 

[vair]

I hate the white stuff. Check this out:

http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?cart_id=8996632.15085&product=5_Flex_PVC_Pipe_1-1/2_inch

Thinner wall more flexible... Looks cooler.

 

[rhymechizel]

Vair- do they sale the flexpvc at homedepot etc or only online?

 

[ostrow]

I hate the white stuff. Check this out:

http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?cart_id=8996632.15085&product=5_Flex_PVC_Pipe_1-1/2_inch

Thinner wall more flexible... Looks cooler.

That's what I used.

I have abunch of 1" left over....

 

[cet98]

I agree that spa-flex is too rigid...I use the reinforced vinyl tubing which is more flexible and won't kink like normal clear vinyl tubing:

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay...gId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

 

[vair]

Vair- do they sale the flexpvc at homedepot etc or only online?

The product I posted only online. They may sell other black flex at home depot or lowes but I haven't seen it.

That's what I used.

Did you find it more flexible then regular PVC flex?

 

[dja1980]

The nice thing about spa-flex is you can glue it into regular PVC fittings. If you use vinyl, you have to convert to barbed fittings. I've found that Menards has the best price on the pre-cut lengths. Home Depot and Lowes sells it by the foot, but it's more expensive.

 

[rhymechizel]

I ended up picking up some Spa-Flex at Mennards. When I asked for Spa-Flex she looked confused and so I explained what it was. Then she said yes but its called spa hose. I'm glad she could read between the lines on what I wanted this time because when I asked for flexible PVC they said they didn't have anything like that. So if anybody goes to Mennards looking for this stuff make sure you have every possible name listed for it so they can find it for you lol.

The Spa-Flex is more ridgid than the grey stuff I used a few years ago but it will work for what I need it for. Thanks for all the info! One step closer to getting my tank plumbed