flex hose or regular hose???

• May 13, 2010

• #1

crazy cajun

Reefing newb

the flex hose seems very loud, does anyone use the regular clear hose ? does it quiet it down the overflow drain without all the ribs in it like the flex hose does? i dont have much of a bend so i think i can use the clear hose

 

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• May 13, 2010

• #2

d2mini

Reef enthusiast

I use flexible pvc, solid pvc or the braided tubing like in your first pic.
You don't want to use the one with the ridges... noisy and potential to collect stuff.
The clear braided also has the tendency to get full of algae because of light transmission so keep that in mind.

 

• May 13, 2010

• #3

Bifferwine

I am a girl

I've found the vinyl tubing to be pretty hard to work with, and it's so much more expensive than PVC. I use solid PVC all the way. Cheap, forgiving, and easy to use.

 

• May 13, 2010

• #4

crazy cajun

Reefing newb

is flexible pvc found at the local Home depot?? im not sure i ever saw flexible pvc.
i only have about a 2'-6" section to replace so either way wont be expensive.

 

• May 13, 2010

• #5

d2mini

Reef enthusiast

The flex i ordered online from Savko.
Savko Plastic Pipe & Fittings

I used it between my tank and sump because it's pretty tight under there and I wanted something flexible so it was easier to work with and had some give to relieve stress on the glass/bulkheads.

 

• May 13, 2010

• #6

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Hiker4twenty

Reef enthusiast

I use the clear braded tubing and it's quiet. The only disadvantage is it's hard to work with becaue it's very stiff. I had to soak mine sections in a tub of hot water for about 10 minutes to get them flexable. Once you have them flexible it's a lot easier and they will somewhat stay in the position you put them in. I think ideally PVC is the best option.

 

• May 13, 2010

• #7

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Hiker4twenty

Reef enthusiast

d2mini said:

The flex i ordered online from Savko.
Savko Plastic Pipe & Fittings

I used it between my tank and sump because it's pretty tight under there and I wanted something flexible so it was easier to work with and had some give to relieve stress on the glass/bulkheads.

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Never knew about that tubing Dennis. Thanks for sharing!

 

• May 13, 2010

• #8

d2mini

Reef enthusiast

Hiker4twenty said:

The only disadvantage is it's hard to work with becaue it's very stiff.

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That's what she said! :D

The flex pvc is even stiffer than the braided stuff.

 

• May 13, 2010

• #9

d2mini

Reef enthusiast

Hiker4twenty said:

Never knew about that tubing Dennis. Thanks for sharing!

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Don't believe everything i tell you. That's just an assumption on my part. :lol:

 

• May 13, 2010

• #10

ccCapt

Reef Hacker

HD and Lowes also sells it. It's called SpaFlex. I picked up a few ft for my plumbing.

 

• May 14, 2010

• #11

crazy cajun

Reefing newb

ok, i got the braded 1 1/4 hose from lowes it was $3.59ft i only needed 2'-0", and i heated it over my stove turning it rapidly to get it warm enough to be somewhat flexible. its in place and is much quieter than that crapy flex hose now it does not sound like a toilet flushing all day. LOL
Thanks everyone !!!