Drain Pipe

[carlos_fb]

I'm working on the plumbing of my tank and I was wondering what's the name of the pipe in the picture and where can I get something like that. I don't really want to use regular pvc for my drain.

 

[Krish]

Spiral Flex hose is what it is sometimes called. You can buy it from a pool company, but here is a link to an online site to buy one


http://www.globalpets.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=175C0000-953663625

 

[carlos_fb]

Spiral Flex hose is what it is sometimes called. You can buy it from a pool company, but here is a link to an online site to buy one


http://www.globalpets.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=175C0000-953663625

Hey Krish,

Thanks a lot for the link. Do you know if the 1.25 is a standard since or they sell it in other sizes? my drain is 1" so I guess I should get the hose 1" too.

 

[james734]

I think a 1" drain will take a 1-1/4 drain. It's slips over the 1" pipe. Can you measure your existing?

 

[carlos_fb]

The 1" drain bulkhead actually measures 1.5"

 

[james734]

Ummm.. I think those Flex Spiral you're looking is designed for a barb type connection. I'll see if I can get a pic..

Here, it's not the size you need but it will give you a idea.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Product...ng/T1/W47AG+0364+0341/EDP/42059/Itemdy00.aspx

The flex pipe your looking at has 1-1/4" ID but the fittings on the end are 1" connections.

 

[carlos_fb]

So you think it's the right size for my bulkhead? I thought it was slip fit...

 

[Scooterman]

Carlos, Is that 1.5" Outside diameter of the hose end? Is the hose or Spa Flex labled in size?

 

[Krish]

Carlos, I used that same spiral flex hose on my CPR overflow that had a 1 inch bulkhead in it. I popped a piece of 1 inch pvc in the bulkhead and the flex slid right on and held in place because of the ends they use. I still used a clamp to be safe, but that flex hose in the link will work with a 1 inch bulkhead using a piece of 1 inch pipe in it

 

[carlos_fb]

Carlos, Is that 1.5" Outside diameter of the hose end? Is the hose or Spa Flex labled in size?

Yes, the 1.5" is the outside diameter.

 

[carlos_fb]

Carlos, I used that same spiral flex hose on my CPR overflow that had a 1 inch bulkhead in it. I popped a piece of 1 inch pvc in the bulkhead and the flex slid right on and held in place because of the ends they use. I still used a clamp to be safe, but that flex hose in the link will work with a 1 inch bulkhead using a piece of 1 inch pipe in it

I have a threaded bulkhead, I just need a 1" slip adapter right?

 

[Scooterman]

Either a 1" slip or a 1" barbed, depending on how you want to hook it up.

 

[carlos_fb]

Either a 1" slip or a 1" barbed, depending on how you want to hook it up.

Will do, thanks!