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03/11/2007, 10:52 AM
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Plumbing preference ?
I was wondering about the pro's cons from veterans . I am ready to plumb my 265. with overflows on both ends into the sump.
I cant decide on PVC or flexible hose ? Does one leak easier than the other over time? J |
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03/11/2007, 11:01 AM
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I used the spa flex to plumb with after trying other methods this seems to work the best you use standard pvc fitting's for L's and T's and they glue to the hose. Good stuff and less bends. It is resonable if you get it online. Here's a link.
Savko.com Art
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03/11/2007, 11:22 AM
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I like the idea of having everything plumbed hardline, but when its clean time or need to move things or change things, its starts to leak after putting back together .
The flexible will work with valves and maybe John gauge connectors too?
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03/11/2007, 11:58 AM
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I used spa flex on my 125 CLM. Make sure you do 1/4 turns once you have the pvc glue in place to get maximum coverage. Don't be too stingy with the glue either.
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03/11/2007, 02:01 PM
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spa flex is flexible pvc. you can use it with any pvc fittings and glues
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03/11/2007, 07:40 PM
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pool supplies have it too
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