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ptfd1819

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08/14/2008 6:19 PM
i am currently installing a slim jim pond loop in my personal home, my question is can i run pvc sched 40 piping inside of my house rather than the HDPE i want to run the pipes along the wall in my garage in order to get into the equipment room i think i can more easily strap the pvc to some quick strut than i could the HDPE also is would be less prone to damage via the kids i would want to run the pvc into the pump panel does any one see an issue with this?

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08/14/2008 8:48 PM
We have used PVC for inside piping before. The only issue we had was a few leaks at the transition from HDPE to PVC.

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ptfd1819

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08/14/2008 9:34 PM
what did you find made the best transition? i was thinking going with a threaded connection

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08/14/2008 11:22 PM
Have you looked at Speedfit push-in fittings by John Guest to connect different types of pipe?

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