Dhayden Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Is there a reason most use a network of pvc pipe, vs vinyl tubing when running from the bulheads behind a tank? When adding up all this plumping, it is more than the tank bulkhead are expensive, heh any suggestions where they are not 15 - 20$ a piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Most bulkheads are about $9 in ATX. I prefer PVC just because I am a pipe fitter. I find it easier to work with and a more professional appearance. However some say that tubing is quieter as it has softer bends. PVC is, IMO, much cheaper to work with. The thing I really like about it is that, when done properly, it does not develop leaks around the clamps nor will it accidently slip off a barbed fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhayden Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 So there is no difference between the 20$ bulkheads at marinedepot and Home Depot Maybe (not sure they are there) for 9$ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Home Depot doesn't sell bulkheads. I looked around Marine Depot and the only $20 bulkheads were for 2" and yes 2" sells for about $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishypets Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Check with kingfish, when I was there last they had a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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