2" U-bend?

[Mystery]

Does anyone know where I could find a clear plastic U-bend pipe with about a 2 inch diameter?

 

[CaptainAhab]

Like a sink trap? Lowes/HD in the sink/toilet repair section. Not sure if they are 2"... if not, 2 45's/90's w/ a stub connector ?

 

[partypalooza5]

Couldn't you just use two "U" tubes?

 

[CaptainAhab]

Isn't that a circle, parabola, whatever?

BTW: I missed the clear part....

 

[HN1]

I think the clear part will be the problem. I just saw these at HD yesterday, but they are white or gray. What will you be using it for that needs it to be clear? Knife fish?

 

[Mystery]

My application is very low tech. I want to use it to connect two tanks, it needs to be clear so I can check it isn't filling up with air and to know if livestock "missing" from the tanks are hiding in it.

 

[FishEggs]

you will probably have to buy a straight piece, use a hot air gun to heat it up and bend it yourself. that is of course if the clear stuff reacts the same as regular pvc.

 

[CaptainAhab]

Here's a start.. Reg clear PVC, 2 45's/90's and a connector will make your U.. Just not sure where you'd buy it in such small quantity.

NewAge Industries - Clear-40® - Rigid Clear PVC Pipe

 

[Mystery]

Thanks for the tip, when I search for elbows i can find retailers who have them, and I have some PVC glue to make up the shape I need

 

[CaptainAhab]

Kewl.. sounds like you could use reg schd-40 white PVC for the connector between the 45's/90's then it would be mostly clear .. Until the algae/bacteria/gunk slime coat the pipe. Ever look at inside of a canister hose? Yuck

 

[thincat]

try here:Clear PVC Pipe and Fittings - Alsco Industrial Products

 

[gzeiger]

How do you plan to get the air out of it for initial filling?

 

[thincat]

You can use an airtube to siphon the air out or you could use an Aqualifter pump and set it up that way. Either put a small elbow at the top or stick the airtube into the U tube.

 

[jsoong]

Clear PVC Pipe and Fittings - Alsco Industrial Products

This is an online source for clear PVC pipes & fittings. You should be able to make your U-tubes form this. It will cost you!!

You might want to phone local plastic supplies places. We have a local plastic fabrication place that will also sell retail.

 

[Mystery]

I just use an airtube. I did have an Aquabridge but it is badly designed and too large. Currently I am using a 1 1/4 inch siphon u-bend which is just the right shape but slightly too small for the fish to use. What I really need is a U-bend like a sipon u bend, but 2-3 inches in diameter.

 

[thincat]

jsoong's local shop is your best bet.

 

[InfernoST]

Kewl.. sounds like you could use reg schd-40 white PVC for the connector between the 45's/90's then it would be mostly clear .. Until the algae/bacteria/gunk slime coat the pipe. Ever look at inside of a canister hose? Yuck

It' GROSS

 

[partypalooza5]

It' GROSS

Eh, I say it looks delicious!

 

[thincat]

I hear with a ton of salt it's not to bad!

 

[InfernoST]

I'll let you know tomorrow.