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gryphon73 · 08-20-2003, 05:07 PM

should PVC or CPVC be used for plumbing of a tank?

Rex Grigg · 08-20-2003, 06:19 PM

So long as they are drinking water safe you are fine.

kherman · 08-21-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gryphon73

should PVC or CPVC be used for plumbing of a tank?

I think I've looked up CPVC before to see if it would work for me. I can't remember why, but you should stay away from it.

I know PVC works.

Wasserpest · 08-21-2003, 09:20 PM

Are "regular" plastic flowerpots safe? I am toying with some ideas to create "islands" and they are available in many shapes and sizes.

digger · 08-21-2003, 09:34 PM

Only CPVC is approved for potable (drinking) water in Californina. Both PVC and CPVC do leach bad stuff like organotins but generally they are measured in the parts per trillion range, probably too small to do any harm to your livestock. Look for the CPVC that is rated by ANSI or the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). These certifications show that the fittings meet certain standards regarding levels of leechates considered safe for drinking.

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Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	So long as they are drinking water safe you are fine.

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digger Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 519	Only CPVC is approved for potable (drinking) water in Californina. Both PVC and CPVC do leach bad stuff like organotins but generally they are measured in the parts per trillion range, probably too small to do any harm to your livestock. Look for the CPVC that is rated by ANSI or the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). These certifications show that the fittings meet certain standards regarding levels of leechates considered safe for drinking.