anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank?

tigerarmy90 · 12-23-2007, 01:39 AM

I am considering doing all of my plumbing in sched 80 and was wondering if anyone here has done so!?!? if so can you post some pics please

I was also wondering if anyone knows of any pros or cons to going with this style plumbing, I know it has thicker walls so it can withstand more pressure but is there anything else to it?

AQTCJAK · 12-23-2007, 01:58 AM

Greg I dont use 80 not even when I use high pressure pumps that go outside it is an over kill that costs

tigerarmy90 · 12-23-2007, 02:03 AM

your right, but it looks sooooo goooddd!!!

AQTCJAK · 12-23-2007, 02:06 AM

if you are refering to the flex PVC it does look great I have used that on a few system mainly to attach pumps is all.

tigerarmy90 · 12-23-2007, 02:27 AM

I was thinking the hard pipe with all the grey fittings, I found them on this website and was thinking of doing my entire system in the grey sched80. some guys have a thing for fancy cars, I dig grey and black fittings...Im a nerd huh? lol

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cioutlaw · 12-23-2007, 08:40 AM

Pros: Its grey(if you like grey), its thicker & wont wear out as soon, handle more pressure & less likely to break.

Cons: Its grey(if you dont like grey) The inside dia. is less than the equivalent sch. 40 pipe so it will be more restrictive & the cost is more.

I used sch. 80 fittings just because I had some available. & sch40 pipe.
Sch. 40 pipe & fittings are more than sufficient.

Witfull · 12-23-2007, 09:21 AM

The only sched. 80 I recommend are gate valves.

cracker · 12-23-2007, 10:09 AM

The thin wall pvc can wear out on you!

note the divit worn into this thin wall. Took about 2 years of vibrating aqainst the stand. The 80 stuff won't wear like that for a Loong time & look good at the same time! LOL

tigerarmy90 · 12-23-2007, 12:10 PM

wow, you were not far from having a water fountain under your tank

boozeman · 12-23-2007, 12:49 PM

I agree on it being overkill.... use the sch40 and a can of grey krylon fushion

Witfull · 12-23-2007, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cracker

The thin wall pvc can wear out on you!

note the divit worn into this thin wall. Took about 2 years of vibrating aqainst the stand. The 80 stuff won't wear like that for a Loong time & look good at the same time! LOL

this was poor planning or cutting. sorry, but it was an accident waiting to happen that could have been avoided by a 1/2".

boozeman · 12-23-2007, 01:01 PM

looks like its from constantly rubbing on the stands edge

BigAl07 · 12-23-2007, 03:31 PM

also is that truely wear or some where the PVC material is being compressed more? Are there PVC shavings under that area? I can't see a SPF stud causing that to PVC pipe. I could be wrong but it just looks like compression more than actually eroding it.

cracker · 12-23-2007, 04:11 PM

I wouldn't poke it with a screw driver! It wasn't so much as plannng but rather poor attention to detail. I must have bumped it out of alignment while working on the return manifold. I didn't take time to carefully inspect the works once in a while. I was lucky this time.
Tiger, How much of the pipe will you need?

tigerarmy90 · 12-23-2007, 04:31 PM

Im lookinf at 2x5' lengths of 2"

10x5' lengths of the 1"

2x5' lenghts of the 1.5" and then all the couplers and unions and ball valves that I need!!!

12-23-2007, 01:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
tigerarmy90 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 106 View Gallery Karma Komment	anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? I am considering doing all of my plumbing in sched 80 and was wondering if anyone here has done so!?!? if so can you post some pics please I was also wondering if anyone knows of any pros or cons to going with this style plumbing, I know it has thicker walls so it can withstand more pressure but is there anything else to it?

12-23-2007, 01:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,937 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? Greg I dont use 80 not even when I use high pressure pumps that go outside it is an over kill that costs __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

12-23-2007, 02:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
tigerarmy90 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 106 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? your right, but it looks sooooo goooddd!!!

12-23-2007, 02:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,937 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? if you are refering to the flex PVC it does look great I have used that on a few system mainly to attach pumps is all. __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

12-23-2007, 02:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
tigerarmy90 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 106 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? I was thinking the hard pipe with all the grey fittings, I found them on this website and was thinking of doing my entire system in the grey sched80. some guys have a thing for fancy cars, I dig grey and black fittings...Im a nerd huh? lol ● SCH 80 Plumbing : Two Part Solution, Discount Calcium and Alkalinity Supplies

12-23-2007, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
cioutlaw Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 949 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? Pros: Its grey(if you like grey), its thicker & wont wear out as soon, handle more pressure & less likely to break. Cons: Its grey(if you dont like grey) The inside dia. is less than the equivalent sch. 40 pipe so it will be more restrictive & the cost is more. I used sch. 80 fittings just because I had some available. & sch40 pipe. Sch. 40 pipe & fittings are more than sufficient. __________________ My 120gallon chronical My 225 gallon chronical My website

12-23-2007, 10:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,717 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? The thin wall pvc can wear out on you! note the divit worn into this thin wall. Took about 2 years of vibrating aqainst the stand. The 80 stuff won't wear like that for a Loong time & look good at the same time! LOL

12-23-2007, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
tigerarmy90 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 106 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? wow, you were not far from having a water fountain under your tank

12-23-2007, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? I agree on it being overkill.... use the sch40 and a can of grey krylon fushion __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

12-23-2007, 01:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? looks like its from constantly rubbing on the stands edge __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

12-23-2007, 03:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? also is that truely wear or some where the PVC material is being compressed more? Are there PVC shavings under that area? I can't see a SPF stud causing that to PVC pipe. I could be wrong but it just looks like compression more than actually eroding it. __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

12-23-2007, 04:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,717 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? I wouldn't poke it with a screw driver! It wasn't so much as plannng but rather poor attention to detail. I must have bumped it out of alignment while working on the return manifold. I didn't take time to carefully inspect the works once in a while. I was lucky this time. Tiger, How much of the pipe will you need?

12-23-2007, 04:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
tigerarmy90 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 106 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: anyone using sched 80 to plumb their tank? Im lookinf at 2x5' lengths of 2" 10x5' lengths of the 1" 2x5' lenghts of the 1.5" and then all the couplers and unions and ball valves that I need!!!

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