Pex tubing?

[dkelly]

Can you safely use PEX potable water tubing for reef tank plumbing?

 

[jmaneyapanda]

Yes, I hear it is suppsoe to the be the next big thig for aquariums. Is it available yet?

 

[dkelly]

yes, HD and Lowes stocks the pipe and fittings.

 

[jmaneyapanda]

The only bummer about it is that apparently you need the special tool to crimp the fittings (of which some are metal). That tool is supposedly a little pricey. But I am just going on heresay.

 

[jefft]

The tool isn't pricey its expensive! I went to get the kit because most of my house was replumbed with the stuff. Lowes had the kit for around $149. I should have known Kimberly back then and had her husband use his Lowes discount to get me one.:yes:

 

[schwaggs]

The tubing itself is very safe, the connectors are brass so use caution with them...

 

[seedless reefer]

Yes however, we stopped using it in new home construction because it is very prone to leaks.

It is a wonderful idea in construction with colored pipe but I have seen far toooooo many connections come apart under pressure.

If you are not an expert with the clamping tool you are asking for trouble but if you need one I believe I can round one up for you.

And schwaggs is correct the pipe fittings are brass.

 

[dkelly]

Seedless Reefer;76687 wrote: Yes however, we stopped using it in new home construction because it is very prone to leaks.

Sounds like polybutylene all over again...