Anybody know where I might be able to find some clear PVC or acrylic tubing in real life. I've found some I can order from the internet, but I figured I'd ask if anyone has found some out in the world.
I have not seen it (any type) at HD.
I ended up ordering clear PVC on line.
Clear acrylic tubing is available at TAP plastics, but it does not come with any fittings, and PVC or drain pipe fittings do not fit.
That is most likely thinwall PVC. It is not rated for pressure over a few PSI and is not suitable for plumbing...I guess it would depend on what you are doing with it.
I'm looking to make a spraybar. I've made one out of the typical off white CPVC you can find at all the big box home improvement stores and am not very happy with the appearance. I figured I'd get my hands on some clear tubing to make it instead.
You would have to measure the OD of that thinwall pipe.....I don't know if it will fit into standard Sch40/80 fittings.
I think I have a chunk of 3/4" thinwall rigid tubing at home. I'll get some measurements later (assuming I can find it).
Keep in mind too that a clear spraybar will quickly grow algae like glass/acrylic lily pipes. You will want to design it so that it can be cleaned as it will become unsightly if you don't.
As another option, see if you can locate black Sch40 PVC tubing, or Sch80 PVC tubing. Most Sch80 is grey; the Sch80 1" tubing I used for my returns is very dark in color and blends in well.
I found the sch 80 stuff and the od is too big, do it won't work. I may look around to see if I can find the black sch 40. I've seen it at brs, so I may try ordering it from there.
What appears to be black PVC may actually be ABS when shopping online?
But to solve the appearance problem, I go with painting it. Most paints are safe once all the volatile stuff has gassed off. I use the cheap rattle can from Wally world.
I use plasti-dip personally. I like that I can peel it off and redo it if it gets nasty.
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