Clear PVC

I think I paid about $70 for the 6ft of 3.5" clear acrylic tubing that I got. Like I said, I got it from US Plastics.


Anyways, If there is a leak when joining the acrylic tubing to the pvc elbows, I use plumbers 2 part epoxy (thats approved for potable water applications) to seal the joint. This stuff only needs about 20 minutes to set, then its ready for use in the aquarium.
Some pvc/acrylic joints, if tight enought, don't need to be sealed at all though.

Here's a pic of the 2 part epoxy, sealing the tubing-

acrylic_tubing_and_pvc.jpg
 
Musky- I guess you didn't really check the links I provided.

BTW, clear Acrylic tubing is round and is less than half the cost of clear pvc.

Heavy duty clear acrylic tubing prices-
3.5" OD is $9.85 per foot
4" is $11.37
5" is $14.43

Regular clear acrylic tubing prices-
3.5" OD is $5.50 per foot
4" is $6.38
5" is $7.95
6" is $9.52
 
slipknottin said:
Less money. Acrylic tubing is far less expensive than clear PVC.
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you right acrylic is cheaper i guess that site i was looking at was just a rip off but i found sites selling both and the pvc does cost more.
 
I did read the links. I just was a little worried about the strength of the acrylic round tubing and that is why I really wanted to go with the PVC. However, due to the cost of the PVC I might just go with the acrylic. I have one last option to exaust. At the university that I attend we have clear PVC in my Chem. labs. I think I might try and get ahold of someone there and see if they can order me a piece and maybe two elbows to go with it. Thak you for all of your help though.
 
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