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Old 12-18-2007, 12:13 AM   #1 (permalink)
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PVC to Air line

I wanted to find a way to convert from PVC to air line so I can set up a drip acclimator at an LFS I just started working at last month. I suppose what I am looking for is some sort of T like the one pictured on this page, but I know I won't be able to use brass fittings as it will have salt water running through it.
They call the parts "PVC Reducing Tees (½" Slip x ½" Slip x 1/8" FPT)" and "Brass male adapters 1/8 MPT x 3/16 barb".

So my two questions to start are:
-What specificly do I need/what is it called? and
-Where can I get them? (local or online)

Thanks in advance,
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Old 12-18-2007, 12:26 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You should be able to mix and match PVC fittings and vinyl barbs to get to the size tubing you want. They should all use the same Male/female pipe threads (MPT/FPT) to make the job easier. You may end up having to use a lot of adapters, but it should be doable with out using brass. I have yet to see something in brass that you cant get in plastic.
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yup, ether that or create a pvc plenum & just drill & rubber gromit it. your talking drip here so its subject to very little pressure & a fraction of the cost
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