alright, well this video is about 2 weeks in the making...
This was specifically challenging to get the ideas on what to do, but i hope you enjoy it. This video is about the basics of PVC concepts, components, cutting, fitting, priming, glues, etc..

im not master plumber, but this should get you started if you have never worked with PVC

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well done my friend, u know we all have a soft spot for u even though most people would only know your an american. its cause ur going out of your way time and time again to provide a source from which to draw from. i thank u ! i think ive finnished rubbing the "R-SPOT" for one day! hehe

Rob - what can we say!?

YOU ARE UNDENIABLY THE BEST!!

lol.. ok, im not that good..
i didnt think it was that great, but im glad you liked it.. :)

wow, huge file, still dling

Rob, when is the comic book version coming out? my old lady is already complaining about the time i spend at this site instead of with her. she'll kill me if she catches me downloading a file of this size!

she'll kill me if she catches me downloading a file of this size!
start the download, then go "spend time with her"
(until the download completes.. :D )

Great job on the plumbing video! can't wait to see that setup in action ;)

little off topic, but somewhat related...have you ever used food coloring to see the flow in your tank? would food coloring be safe...say during a fresh water test run of everything, prior to adding saltwater and your inhabitants?

i have not use food coloring, but air bubbles work good.
use a turkey baster, and shoot air into either the venturi valve, or the water intake, and you will see exactly where the pump is flowing. but this wont work with notmal hard lined returns or CL systems.

drop an airstone near the intakes of both rob, they will suck in the mixture

wow super video look very good

1 question or maby 2 lol

wen i put my pluming together i did not use ther first produc to prep the pipe and fiting will this be a problaim in a long run ?????

2 whitch is best a nozel or a spray bar ?????

when i put my pluming together i did not use the first product to prep the pipe and fitting will this be a problem in a long run ?????
it should be fine as long as you got a good bond.

which is best a nozzle or a spray bar ?????
it depends on your needs.
spray bars are great for spreading water current over a larger area, but are not as powerful because the pressure is being dispersed over that wide area.

I am new to TalkingReef and just wanted to say how much your plumbing video helped me. Before seeing it, I was scared to delve into such an unknown area. The only other knowledge I had about PVC pipe is that it is used is used in my lawn sprinklers. I will be setting up a reef tank very soon and am much more confident in doing the plumbing myself. Thanks so much and I look forward to the next episode.

Taryn

I am new to TalkingReef and just wanted to say how much your plumbing video helped me. Before seeing it, I was scared to delve into such an unknown area. The only other knowledge I had about PVC pipe is that it is used is used in my lawn sprinklers. I will be setting up a reef tank very soon and am much more confident in doing the plumbing myself. Thanks so much and I look forward to the next episode.

Taryn
awesome, i love hearing feedback like that...

if you have other questions, or would like to see or hear other specific topics, please let me know

Welcome to TR Taryn!

welcome Taryn.

Hi Taryn,

We are glad you stopped in here at TR.

hello, hello, hey.......................hey, hey silly ,,, look down!
yes thats me, the bubble gum on your shoe is talking!
id just like to pass on the message from the guys and gals of the Talkingreef community, that its nice to see you, glad to meet u, now its time to greet u & not to turn your new found skills as a plumping expert into a blowgun to fire on the nabourhood loud mouth!
lol

any questions u have we will gladly give u a sheet of blank paper and proceed to run :confused:

aaarrrr, where would the world be without jokes!?

anyways, i do hope u enjoy your stay with us, because next week the meal is meatloaf!

Welcome Taryn! Glad to have you hear. Hope the other podcasts can be just as helpful. Check them out! Rob's given us a wealth of info here. :-)

Welcome Taryn! Glad to have you hear. Hope the other podcasts can be just as helpful. Check them out! Rob's given us a wealth of info here. :-)

Thanks to everyone for the kind welcome :)

Rob,

I have a question about this podcast (not sure where to post it).

I have looked for the ball valve + quick disconnect piece that you show in your video, but Home Depot doesn't have it. Did you buy that someplace special?

Thanks,

ET

not really, i did not see them at HD, or lowes.
i actually got them at a local True Value hardware store just down the street.

Rob,

I have a question about this podcast (not sure where to post it).

I have looked for the ball valve + quick disconnect piece that you show in your video, but Home Depot doesn't have it. Did you buy that someplace special?

Thanks,

ET

Hi,

I did have the same problem...

I decided I would join a ball valve and quick disconnect/screw fit with a piece of pipe, measured to the exact length so it looks like one item.

However i managed to find the exact item in the end.

Hope this may help and sorry if im stating the obvious

Safety note: PVC Solvent and primer will stain clothing, skin, floors, etc. From pluming my house years ago, I must tell you. When solvent welding above...It REALLY hurts when you get it in your eye. Quite a "pain" when you don't have water in the house. Fortunatly it was a Michigan winter and we had snow outside.

-Scott

Rob,

Thanks for taking the time to make this podcast, its going to be most usefull.

Regards

Dave

Rob,

Thanks for taking the time to make this podcast, its going to be most usefull.

Regards

Dave
no problem, i am glad you found it useful

Hi Dave,

:welcome: to TR.

Nice video.

I was wondering which is better, PVC piping or the clear flexible tubing? I guess the clear flexible tubing allows you to see inside and is easier to work with. But, the PVC seems like it is more sturdy and allows me to fit things (with all the 90 degree joint) into a specific area better.

Is one better than the other? Is one more quiet then the other (my aquarium is in the family room)? I also read that bends like a 90 degree bend decreases the flow rate and requires more pump head (?) pressure. Is there different areas I should use one verse the other? Just curious.

there is actually flex tubing that is not clear and thats usually better. the problem with clear tubing is that light gets in it, and that promotes algae growth, and its really hard to get in there and clean it.

i know it can reduce restrictions, but as for noise levels, i cant comment on that