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Post by fermentedhiker on Mar 24, 2017 21:49:59 GMT -5
Where do you guys get flexible return hose for your larger pumps? I did flex pvc for my last 1"+ return and it was such a pain to work with I won't ever use it again. I don't see vinyl hose that big in the stores around here. Give me some ideas.
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Mar 24, 2017 21:54:28 GMT -5
Local hardware store should have it. The true value I go,to in Winthrop had vinyl tubing up,to like 1.5 inches if I remember correctly.
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Mar 24, 2017 21:55:49 GMT -5
You could also check Amazon or eBay or just do a google search for what your looking for.
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Post by fermentedhiker on Mar 24, 2017 22:02:10 GMT -5
I'll have to check again then. The biggest stuff I found at lowes was 3/4". Maybe they were just out at the time. Anyone ever use that spa flex hose? Looks like it would be less rigid than vinyl.
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Post by spotfin on Mar 25, 2017 9:57:33 GMT -5
I use pool hose for my drain lines. Returns are hard plumbed. Hardware stores should have larger diameter vinyl. Although the larger diameter hoses tend to be more rigid-might not be flexible enough
in tight places.
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Post by nickidml on Mar 26, 2017 14:43:14 GMT -5
I use pool hose for my drain lines. Returns are hard plumbed. Hardware stores should have larger diameter vinyl. Although the larger diameter hoses tend to be more rigid-might not be flexible enough in tight places. Do your drain hoses connect to PVC piping at an point? If so, what did you use for an adapter to go from the hose cuff to the pipe sockets? |
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Post by fermentedhiker on Mar 26, 2017 15:45:26 GMT -5
Drains are just straight PVC. It's the return hose I'm looking for ideas on. Prefer hose of some sort because it helps dampen vibration from the pump a little.
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Post by nickidml on Mar 26, 2017 17:59:59 GMT -5
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Post by spotfin on Mar 27, 2017 9:56:03 GMT -5
I use pool hose for my drain lines. Returns are hard plumbed. Hardware stores should have larger diameter vinyl. Although the larger diameter hoses tend to be more rigid-might not be flexible enough in tight places. Do your drain hoses connect to PVC piping at an point? If so, what did you use for an adapter to go from the hose cuff to the pipe sockets? The water drains through bulk head fittings. I used various couplings and reducers to get down to a size where I rammed the pool hose onto a barbed, pvc fitting. If it was easier, I would post a picture. |
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