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09/27/2006, 06:10 PM
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pvc flex hose
im looking for 1inch pvc flex hose to install my skimmer can anyone tell me if i can buy a few feet of it /and not 50
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09/27/2006, 06:54 PM
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Go to your local plumbing supply or pool supply store. Make sure you get the proper cement too.
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09/27/2006, 07:17 PM
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I have used spaflex many times... you do not need special cement. Just buy the regular Oatey PVC cement, just get the clear cleaner not the purple...
It works fine with regular cement and clear cleaner, no leaks...
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09/27/2006, 07:30 PM
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With all due respect, why would one buy regular PVC cement when flex PVC cement can be attained for a nominal fee?
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09/27/2006, 07:30 PM
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You can find it cheap HERE
You can buy a whole roll of it here for what you pay for a few feet at HD. Just use the regular cement as LawDog said.
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09/27/2006, 07:35 PM
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With all due respect, why not... it works the same and it is cheaper. This hobby is expensive enough no need to spend unnecessary cash. Of course the flex cement will work just as well, my local HD doesn't sell it and there was no need to go hunting around for it... just my cents.
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09/27/2006, 07:37 PM
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If you go to the Flex-PVC link I provided it says right there on the home page.
"All flexible pvc pipe is glued using stardard PVC pipe cement & primer and uses standard pvc fittings." FWIW: I have a lot of this throughout my system and used standard glue with no leaks or seeps anywhere.
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09/28/2006, 08:40 AM
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good luck finding flex pvc cement at any HD or lowes. i have checked 3 of each store in my area and noone carries it.
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09/28/2006, 08:56 AM
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On Yer left!
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