different types of pvc fittings, which to use? - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T13:51:58Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/different-types-of-pvc?feed=yes&xn_auth=noOh, bummer. Long way. Well,…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-06:4778851:Comment:3468872012-06-06T21:41:53.940ZBradlyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Bradly
<p>Oh, bummer. Long way. Well, look forward to more interchanges on this forum... this AP is an interesting thing !</p>
<p>Oh, bummer. Long way. Well, look forward to more interchanges on this forum... this AP is an interesting thing !</p> @Bradly - I'm way up North 10…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-06:4778851:Comment:3470292012-06-06T15:41:35.017ZBob Campbellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BobCampbell
<p>@Bradly - I'm way up North 100 miles above Sacramento in Chico.</p>
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<p>@Bradly - I'm way up North 100 miles above Sacramento in Chico.</p>
<p></p> Hi Bob
I should have clarifie…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-06:4778851:Comment:3469482012-06-06T15:26:12.863ZBradlyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Bradly
<p>Hi Bob</p>
<p>I should have clarified that citys don't allow it in some applications.</p>
<p>If you do a google search under "Pex not allowed" you'll see what I mean about cities and agencies resistant to it.</p>
<p>So you're here in California? I am too. What part you live in? I'm in Hesperia (High desert at top of the Cajon Pass on the 15 freeway).</p>
<p>Bradly</p>
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<p>Hi Bob</p>
<p>I should have clarified that citys don't allow it in some applications.</p>
<p>If you do a google search under "Pex not allowed" you'll see what I mean about cities and agencies resistant to it.</p>
<p>So you're here in California? I am too. What part you live in? I'm in Hesperia (High desert at top of the Cajon Pass on the 15 freeway).</p>
<p>Bradly</p>
<p> </p> @Bradly - I was certified to…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-06:4778851:Comment:3468482012-06-06T14:22:46.716ZBob Campbellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BobCampbell
<p>@Bradly - I was certified to use PEX years ago, but now that Sharkbites have been invented it's open to the DIY home owner. PEX is being used in the majority of new construction here in California. I wonder if you might be thinking of <font face="GENEVA, HELVETICA, ARIAL" size="-1">Polybutylene</font>. <font face="GENEVA, HELVETICA, ARIAL" size="-1">Polybutylene</font> was used heavily in the 80's but the connections were unreliable, and except for mobile homes it was never approved in…</p>
<p>@Bradly - I was certified to use PEX years ago, but now that Sharkbites have been invented it's open to the DIY home owner. PEX is being used in the majority of new construction here in California. I wonder if you might be thinking of <font face="GENEVA, HELVETICA, ARIAL" size="-1">Polybutylene</font>. <font face="GENEVA, HELVETICA, ARIAL" size="-1">Polybutylene</font> was used heavily in the 80's but the connections were unreliable, and except for mobile homes it was never approved in California.</p>
<p>I'm a big fan of PEX. It comes as large as 2" but I've never used anything larger than 3/4". There is even an insulated version.</p> Hey Bob
About the PEX...I don…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-06:4778851:Comment:3469132012-06-06T03:22:27.306ZBradlyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Bradly
<p>Hey Bob</p>
<p>About the PEX...I don't know if the product is better now...but some years ago- many cities don't like it used in plumbing houses due to problems (leaking, etc...) {I'm in building work}</p>
<p>Copper is sky high in cost anymore,I know how to sweat copper but the cost rules it out for me. I'd use PVC and ABS for supply and drainage myself... and intend to in my system shortly.</p>
<p>Good advice in Sylvias book (I think that's where I read it) that glueing all the fittings…</p>
<p>Hey Bob</p>
<p>About the PEX...I don't know if the product is better now...but some years ago- many cities don't like it used in plumbing houses due to problems (leaking, etc...) {I'm in building work}</p>
<p>Copper is sky high in cost anymore,I know how to sweat copper but the cost rules it out for me. I'd use PVC and ABS for supply and drainage myself... and intend to in my system shortly.</p>
<p>Good advice in Sylvias book (I think that's where I read it) that glueing all the fittings might not be preferable if you need to take apart to clean out "slime" later. Maybe be good to use theaded plastic fittings at key locations so that you can disassemble sections should the need arise. (I'd recommend Unions...but they are costly and sometimes don't work like you expect them to.)</p> Thanks Bradly. That's really…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-06:4778851:Comment:3467512012-06-06T03:13:19.352ZBob Campbellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BobCampbell
<p>Thanks Bradly. That's really helpful information.<a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/HRc0IR2CpHFSjfK7rxA7A5FO_UlTbYSvPbb0Wl-9w5WdgR1yr7almXTzqSaRydSgKD8J1GkeE_3cHsYIZCaVG8d6Djir0zNMXhHRZlsDpfygrMQzsPZiYv2TNWsjEXuiMO0PvNaSq5c2o67Ki-RwotKW_4-T0Ce5vgyIAQz5JgUM1fku0RBa89JbkgqRGlWoRTPNOTUzhUgzC-_jzluJ-Ey_qFJo7nfWZAdqA9I5nH_xsYKqUZTcAn1ms0O9HlEUL9-zxaM0OeS0icas9BiPNNTW0wVHLqIqoYekd_PYlpY" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/HRc0IR2CpHFSjfK7rxA7A5FO_UlTbYSvPbb0Wl-9w5WdgR1yr7almXTzqSaRydSgKD8J1GkeE_3cHsYIZCaVG8d6Djir0zNMXhHRZlsDpfygrMQzsPZiYv2TNWsjEXuiMO0PvNaSq5c2o67Ki-RwotKW_4-T0Ce5vgyIAQz5JgUM1fku0RBa89JbkgqRGlWoRTPNOTUzhUgzC-_jzluJ-Ey_qFJo7nfWZAdqA9I5nH_xsYKqUZTcAn1ms0O9HlEUL9-zxaM0OeS0icas9BiPNNTW0wVHLqIqoYekd_PYlpY"></img></a> <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Bradly said:…</cite></p>
<p>Thanks Bradly. That's really helpful information.<a target="_blank" href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/HRc0IR2CpHFSjfK7rxA7A5FO_UlTbYSvPbb0Wl-9w5WdgR1yr7almXTzqSaRydSgKD8J1GkeE_3cHsYIZCaVG8d6Djir0zNMXhHRZlsDpfygrMQzsPZiYv2TNWsjEXuiMO0PvNaSq5c2o67Ki-RwotKW_4-T0Ce5vgyIAQz5JgUM1fku0RBa89JbkgqRGlWoRTPNOTUzhUgzC-_jzluJ-Ey_qFJo7nfWZAdqA9I5nH_xsYKqUZTcAn1ms0O9HlEUL9-zxaM0OeS0icas9BiPNNTW0wVHLqIqoYekd_PYlpY"><img class="align-full" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/HRc0IR2CpHFSjfK7rxA7A5FO_UlTbYSvPbb0Wl-9w5WdgR1yr7almXTzqSaRydSgKD8J1GkeE_3cHsYIZCaVG8d6Djir0zNMXhHRZlsDpfygrMQzsPZiYv2TNWsjEXuiMO0PvNaSq5c2o67Ki-RwotKW_4-T0Ce5vgyIAQz5JgUM1fku0RBa89JbkgqRGlWoRTPNOTUzhUgzC-_jzluJ-Ey_qFJo7nfWZAdqA9I5nH_xsYKqUZTcAn1ms0O9HlEUL9-zxaM0OeS0icas9BiPNNTW0wVHLqIqoYekd_PYlpY"/></a><br/> <br/> <cite>Bradly said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/different-types-of-pvc?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A346737&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment346737"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>One added FYI note on Plastic pipe and fittings I discovered some time ago:</p>
<p>If you find that you like the ABS fittings because they are much more gradual in their bends (as they're designed for drain and sewer lines).... but you need to change form ABS over to PVC to take advantage of some parts you prefer to use that are PVC...there is a glue (sold and H.Depot and other plumbing stores) made for that purpose. SO with this glue...you can join PVC stuff to ABS stuff. Pretty cool !</p>
<p>Bradly</p>
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</blockquote> One added FYI note on Plastic…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-06:4778851:Comment:3467372012-06-06T02:50:00.127ZBradlyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Bradly
<p>One added FYI note on Plastic pipe and fittings I discovered some time ago:</p>
<p>If you find that you like the ABS fittings because they are much more gradual in their bends (as they're designed for drain and sewer lines).... but you need to change form ABS over to PVC to take advantage of some parts you prefer to use that are PVC...there is a glue (sold and H.Depot and other plumbing stores) made for that purpose. SO with this glue...you can join PVC stuff to ABS stuff. Pretty cool…</p>
<p>One added FYI note on Plastic pipe and fittings I discovered some time ago:</p>
<p>If you find that you like the ABS fittings because they are much more gradual in their bends (as they're designed for drain and sewer lines).... but you need to change form ABS over to PVC to take advantage of some parts you prefer to use that are PVC...there is a glue (sold and H.Depot and other plumbing stores) made for that purpose. SO with this glue...you can join PVC stuff to ABS stuff. Pretty cool !</p>
<p>Bradly</p>
<p> </p> It used to be that PEX requir…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-06-05:4778851:Comment:3464782012-06-05T21:03:34.864ZBob Campbellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BobCampbell
<p>It used to be that PEX required special and very expensive tools, but SharkBite fittings work on PEX, so it's a simple job for any skill level any more. But I agree about the size issues. PEX would only be good for plumbing something like fresh water supplies. It sure beats copper for both price and easy installation.<br></br> <br></br><br></br> <cite>TCLynx said:…</cite></p>
<p>It used to be that PEX required special and very expensive tools, but SharkBite fittings work on PEX, so it's a simple job for any skill level any more. But I agree about the size issues. PEX would only be good for plumbing something like fresh water supplies. It sure beats copper for both price and easy installation.<br/> <br/><br/> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/different-types-of-pvc?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A323368&xg_source=activity#4778851Comment323589"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/different-types-of-pvc?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A323368&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment323368"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You gotta keep pex out of the sun. And it takes special tools and stuff to connect pex together. And it is normally smaller. I tend to use larger pvc pipes for systems and for most of my systems 1" pipe is the smallest line I use and 3" pipes are for the combined drains, I'm not sure that would be realistic with PEX.</p>
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</blockquote> ok! got it, had the tools and…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-21:4778851:Comment:3235892012-04-21T06:18:52.397ZE Probsthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/EProbst
<p>ok! got it, had the tools and some line left over from a job but I am sure your right it will be a 500 gal tank so I will be thinking of 1 inch<br></br> <br></br> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
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<p>ok! got it, had the tools and some line left over from a job but I am sure your right it will be a 500 gal tank so I will be thinking of 1 inch<br/> <br/> <cite>TCLynx said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/different-types-of-pvc?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A323368&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment323368"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You gotta keep pex out of the sun. And it takes special tools and stuff to connect pex together. And it is normally smaller. I tend to use larger pvc pipes for systems and for most of my systems 1" pipe is the smallest line I use and 3" pipes are for the combined drains, I'm not sure that would be realistic with PEX.</p>
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</blockquote> You gotta keep pex out of the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-04-21:4778851:Comment:3233682012-04-21T02:42:11.067ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>You gotta keep pex out of the sun. And it takes special tools and stuff to connect pex together. And it is normally smaller. I tend to use larger pvc pipes for systems and for most of my systems 1" pipe is the smallest line I use and 3" pipes are for the combined drains, I'm not sure that would be realistic with PEX.</p>
<p>You gotta keep pex out of the sun. And it takes special tools and stuff to connect pex together. And it is normally smaller. I tend to use larger pvc pipes for systems and for most of my systems 1" pipe is the smallest line I use and 3" pipes are for the combined drains, I'm not sure that would be realistic with PEX.</p>