Colored pvc

[FishAddict87]

I have a DC pump so it has a controller. I have really good flow and it's not even at 50%. Plus it goes through my manifold feeding my UV sterilizer and soon my reactor

 

[Bunnee911]

In texas you can get a light purple color pipe that is designated for water that has been treated only for irrigation. Dark grey for electric conduit.

What part of Texas. Never seen it here in the Piney Woods.

 

[dbrewsky]

Did I need colored pvc??? no..... but it looks awesome!! I went the BRS route for mine and since I didn't need long runs of pipe, the cost factor wasn't really anything to worry about. Plumbing does add up though, Especially with those sch. 80 fittings and valves!!!

Good luck, let us know how it turns out!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Nice job!

I am thinking about Orange and Blue for a R2R theme!

 

[tom reilly]

What part of Texas. Never seen it here in the Piney Woods.

San Antonio. Check Ewing or longhorn irrigation supply.

 

[Jackcarp]

Awesome. Who else has pics?!

I used red furniture grade pvc. I ordered it from Home Depot. It was a bit cheaper and I could return it easier if I didn't like it.

 

[SJ-reefer]

I went with BRS back when I did mine

 

[becks]

Looking through plumbing pics I notice a lot of 90 degree angles. When I started reefing 90's were frowned upon for their restriction.

Do people not care or have pumps become powerful enough to overcome that issue?

I have not used any 90 degree corners, I used a sweeping 90, but I think people just calculate the head loss and get a bigger pump.

 

[rayn]

I had done that or a couple 45 to get where I need.

 

[rayn]

I went with BRS back when I did mine

That looks green to me. Or is it the light in there?

 

[SJ-reefer]

That looks green to me. Or is it the light in there?

Yes, I went with green because I have the emerald sump thats green.

 

[ryansweatt2004]

I love the look of colored PVC, only question, where are you guys sourcing your colored PVC fittings and valves?

 

[SJ-reefer]

I love the look of colored PVC, only question, where are you guys sourcing your colored PVC fittings and valves?

Got all of my valves from Lowes, and my special y fittings and 22.5 online. I drew up up my diagram on paper 1st and then I ordered all the parts.

 

[Nick Kohrn]

I used red furniture grade pvc. I ordered it from Home Depot. It was a bit cheaper and I could return it easier if I didn't like it.

I like that the red matches your skimmer.

 

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Am I the only one who likes white? I don't like salt creep.