PVC in the pond? [Archive] - Aquaria Central

PmAn2k3

03-21-2003, 11:29 PM

Would anything leach off of PVC pipe into a pond, Im subcontracting a job for a lady and she has a outdoor pond and would like to build a stand (out of PVC pipe) for her pump to set on...

Thanks!

BigFishDude

03-22-2003, 11:03 AM

Isn't that what most pond liners are made of (PVC) ?

aquariaddictus

03-22-2003, 11:34 AM

Pond liners are made of some derivative of polyethylene, similar to but not exactly like PVC (polyvinylchloride). In any case, as long as there is no cement or other fixative on the PVC, it shouldn't leach anything. I use it in my tanks for hiding spots. I would wash and rinse it well first, however.
hth
judy

125gJoe

03-23-2003, 1:55 PM

PVC is fine..

rjl420

03-26-2003, 6:16 AM

I use PVC and ABS in my pond, no problems in the 10+ years it's been set up.

ps don't let Jamison see this thread! :eek:

j/k jbw