where to get flex PVC for my AM 3000

[sher]

i went to HD and the only thing they have is SPA FLEX is that the same thing? its white and it coils the whole pipe. it rated at 100 psi. is this the stuff i need?

golfish: what r u using as a strainer or filter for the inlet

[golfish]

I use a 1.5" strainer from Reeffanatic....I'm not 100% sure but I think that spa hose is the same thing. I would double check tho

[Ironreef]

spa flex is the same but check and make sure it says you can use pvc solvent ,this way you will know fer sure

[sher]

thx for all ur help guys! i'll be back

souk

[Ltspd]

I got all of the 50ft of 1-1/2 flex I used on my tank from a spa shop. I paid 60 for a 50ft roll It is the PVC flex and the same stuff you will pay out the nose for at HD, or atleast mine. It was close to 2.50/ft their.

All standard PVC work with the pipe, make sure you clean it well before gluing.

[sher]

thx 4 the info, i didn't have time to look for an pool,spa shop so i went to HD

[organicreefer]

sher,what kind of flex tube did you end up with..describe please tia

[sher]

its call Spa Flex. white with pcv coils around the whole tube with white rubber compund that makes it flexible. HTH

[golfish]

organicreefer, If you haven't seen Paul's setup yet you should check it out. He did an outstanding job setting up his tank.

I'll look for the pics.

[organicreefer]

stupid question:so it does work with pvc solvent?

[golfish]

It looks like Paul deleted the pics from his web site........

Hey Paul, how about posting a few pictures?

[organicreefer]

golfish,yes thank you i really need to see all the plumbing setups i can.... maybe i should post pics of what i have so far and maybe you guys could give me advice and help me along.

[golfish]

Try to use lots of unions and ball valves. You can never have too many

[Ironreef]

unions and ball valves before and after the pumps and unions before anything you ever want to maintance. spa flex uses pvc glue and the same fittings. You will use it in any application as rigid pvc. It is the best pipe IMO. When mixed with rigid. No hard bends. I've seen it in 1, 1 1/4 and 1 1/2

[Ltspd]

I have a ton of money in BV's and Unions and fittings in general. Yes solvent will work with the flex. I always use nothing but Heavy Duty solvent for anything I do plumbing related. Dont know if there is a real difference other than consistancy but it never hurts. PVC cement is cheap compared to fixing leaks ;)

Hd is the cheapest on BV's and unions. The flex also adds a vibration dampnening to your plumbing keeping pump noise to a minimum.

[Ironreef]

I like the med to heavy solvent also. seems like better glue. it is cheap.

[organicreefer]

so,i went to the depot today and they only have spa flex in 3/4 and 11/4 .i bought some of the 3/4 to plumb my return pump,but i still need 1" and 11/2 ".i guess ill ckeck yardbirds(yardbirds has the best selection of all kinds of plastic pipes,at least in my area;) )

[Ltspd]

Call a spa place for the 1-1/2" stuff its standard size for them, and if like here was WAY cheaper than HD.