Clear pvc?

MrineLfRlz · 03/04/2014, 08:25 PM

Im looking for places i can purchase clear pvc pipping and fittings anyone know of any?

Mike321 · 03/04/2014, 09:14 PM

Usplastic.com has clear PVC pipe and fittings

chilwil84 · 03/04/2014, 09:36 PM

just out of curiosity Why? clear

aquaenthusiast · 03/04/2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chilwil84

just out of curiosity Why? clear

because being able to see things ie case of a clog or anything , can be very useful in emergency situations

ebay has clear pvc also

shifty51008 · 03/04/2014, 11:33 PM

Yeah but will also attract algae big time.

chaaban · 03/04/2014, 11:44 PM

Wouldnt clear pvc end up not so clear after a little while?

aquaenthusiast · 03/05/2014, 12:14 AM

sure if there's a significant light source then algae will grow, install two unions and clean when necessary, problem solved , if you don't clean then stuff will build up obviously

MrineLfRlz · 03/05/2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chilwil84

just out of curiosity Why? clear

NP,
Because im setting up a uv sterilizer and i want to see flow in and out of it and want to do the same to my return pump.

MrineLfRlz · 03/05/2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aquaenthusiast

sure if there's a significant light source then algae will grow, install two unions and clean when necessary, problem solved , if you don't clean then stuff will build up obviously

+1 thats what im going to do

shifty51008 · 03/05/2014, 08:41 PM

You do know you really arnt gonna see flow going through a pipe right? Unless you see an air bubble zip past. I wish ya the best but to me it will be more of a pain cleaning it all the time than your thinking.

MrineLfRlz · 03/05/2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty51008

You do know you really arnt gonna see flow going through a pipe right? Unless you see an air bubble zip past. I wish ya the best but to me it will be more of a pain cleaning it all the time than your thinking.

I was figuring being able to see the flow when the bubbles pasted by once in a while and i want it mostly for the uv to make sure it has flow and to make sure the uv light is working im not going to need much just enough.

shifty51008 · 03/05/2014, 08:57 PM

Let us know how it goes please, intrested to hear how it works out. Make sure to add ball valves for when you need to remove it, or just get true union ball valves.

MrineLfRlz · 03/05/2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty51008

Let us know how it goes please, intrested to hear how it works out. Make sure to add ball valves for when you need to remove it, or just get true union ball valves.

It wont be for a couple more months because i just purchased my genesis water change system so im tapped out right now

" not a cheap hobby"

chilwil84 · 03/05/2014, 10:12 PM

the uv by no means will eliminate algae growth or we would all have them and no algae in our tanks. most good uvs have a spot on them that allows you to see that the light is working.

reefwiser · 03/06/2014, 04:37 AM

I use clear PVC tio make skimmers and reactors

johnike · 03/06/2014, 04:40 AM

McMaster Carr has some in their catalog.

03/04/2014, 08:25 PM	#1
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03/04/2014, 11:33 PM	#5
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	Yeah but will also attract algae big time. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

03/05/2014, 08:41 PM	#10
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	You do know you really arnt gonna see flow going through a pipe right? Unless you see an air bubble zip past. I wish ya the best but to me it will be more of a pain cleaning it all the time than your thinking. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

03/05/2014, 08:57 PM	#12
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	Let us know how it goes please, intrested to hear how it works out. Make sure to add ball valves for when you need to remove it, or just get true union ball valves. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

03/04/2014, 09:14 PM	#2
Mike321 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 114	Usplastic.com has clear PVC pipe and fittings

03/04/2014, 09:36 PM	#3
chilwil84 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: down the shore Posts: 780	just out of curiosity Why? clear

03/04/2014, 11:44 PM	#6
chaaban Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 388	Wouldnt clear pvc end up not so clear after a little while?

03/05/2014, 12:14 AM	#7
aquaenthusiast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 416	sure if there's a significant light source then algae will grow, install two unions and clean when necessary, problem solved , if you don't clean then stuff will build up obviously

03/05/2014, 10:12 PM	#14
chilwil84 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: down the shore Posts: 780	the uv by no means will eliminate algae growth or we would all have them and no algae in our tanks. most good uvs have a spot on them that allows you to see that the light is working.

03/06/2014, 04:37 AM	#15
reefwiser Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Louisville,Kentucky Posts: 1,208	I use clear PVC tio make skimmers and reactors

03/06/2014, 04:40 AM	#16
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	McMaster Carr has some in their catalog.