why not Cpvc?

leveldrummer · 04/19/2006, 06:26 PM

i was talking to the guy at the lfs about plumbing my tank, he kept saying use pvc, i asked if cpvc was ok he said not to use it, can someone give me a reason why? its good enough for house water. why not salt?

Agu · 04/19/2006, 07:01 PM

I've used cpvc without problems to make spray bars. However afaik it only comes in smaller diameters, usually not applicable to reef tanks.

goda · 04/19/2006, 07:57 PM

usualy isnt as durable either. i dunno why

04/19/2006, 06:26 PM	#1
leveldrummer Reefer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,831	why not Cpvc? i was talking to the guy at the lfs about plumbing my tank, he kept saying use pvc, i asked if cpvc was ok he said not to use it, can someone give me a reason why? its good enough for house water. why not salt?

04/19/2006, 07:01 PM	#2
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	I've used cpvc without problems to make spray bars. However afaik it only comes in smaller diameters, usually not applicable to reef tanks. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

04/19/2006, 07:57 PM	#3
goda Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fortlauderdale florida area Posts: 1,874	usualy isnt as durable either. i dunno why