cowrie June 6, 2004 Share June 6, 2004 Does anyone know a good source (preferably local to N. Va) for gray or black 3/4" and 1/2" pipe and fittings for use in the tank? The problem is that we need intakes and outputs for refitting a system with SCWD and closed loop circulation. Need Tee's, elbows, pipe and glue. Could only find 3/4" electrical conduit and limited fittings at Home Depot. Bob and Tamie #703-276-8316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefMon June 6, 2004 Share June 6, 2004 I think Lowes carries some schedule 80 PVC (gray), if not you'll need to go to a commercial plumbing store like Thomas Summerville or online at McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tgallo June 6, 2004 Share June 6, 2004 i wish you guys were closer, i have tons of that stuff. I cant believe home depot does not carry 1/2 to 3/4 pvc pipe and fittings, t's and elbows, dumb question, but have you tried the plumbing section rather the electrical section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tgallo June 6, 2004 Share June 6, 2004 what about ace hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryL June 6, 2004 Share June 6, 2004 VMAC here in woodbridge or possibly Noland in Falls Church. but not open till monday HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sph2sail June 6, 2004 Share June 6, 2004 I think Fisher Hardware in Springfield has it. Why not use braid reinforced PVC clear tubing? s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA June 7, 2004 Share June 7, 2004 Bob & Tamie, Steve is right, Fischers Hardware in Springfield has a ton of plumbing items you will need and price is not that bad. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirick21 June 11, 2004 Share June 11, 2004 The problem is gray pvc is for electrical pipe so you will not find it at a plumbing supply house. you need to go to an electrical supply house and you will not find t's because you can not use t's in electrical pipe because you can not pull wire through t's. there is a place called dominon elec they are a good place to check. If you found gray at a plumbing house let me know? good luck Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirick21 June 11, 2004 Share June 11, 2004 There is a dominon elec in arlington and I think one in merryfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sph2sail June 11, 2004 Share June 11, 2004 You can get 1" and 3/4" white PVC. Again, why grey or black? I'm still curious... s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefMon June 11, 2004 Share June 11, 2004 White PCV is Schedule 40. Grey PVC is schedule 80. Schedule 80 PVC is twice as thick as 40, it can withstand much higher pressures and is used in chemical applications. There is also Sch20 that is half the thickness of 40, it's used for vent applications. Cowrie is looking for grey because they don't want white PVC in their display. I would have let them answer this, but at this moment they are down in St. Somewhere sipping on a post dive Margarita! ild ild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryL June 12, 2004 Share June 12, 2004 mmmmm margarita!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest areefer June 16, 2004 Share June 16, 2004 why not paint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryL June 16, 2004 Share June 16, 2004 why not paint them. Because it is easier to aquire schedule 80 pipe than it is to find somebody that carries fish safe paint that wont leech chemicals into your tank. IMO G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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