Clear rigid PVC

[rdshackleford]

Since the summer season here in the northeast US is waning, I just wanted to post about a customization I made to my system this season that worked out very well. I replaced the PE, PVC, and ABS pipes around my pump and filter with clear rigid schedule 40 PVC pipe. The installation was easy, and the payback came in droves. When I operate the pump valve and motor control, I get instant feedback on what is going on. I don't have to run to the return or waste line endpoint to see what is happening.

https://goo.gl/photos/Zu2xdEyaXVBFkMXi8

I bought the pipe for about $20 plus the solvent. Also, the old school Hayward S240 filter has a clear polycarbonate dome on top that also helps. The 70's era S240 I had at my previous house did not, and I appreciate the 3 decades old upgrade. LOL.

 

[Agent99]

Interesting. It is almost like if our skin was transparent and you could see inside your body.

Where did you get it? What are the specs on it? I've never heard of it before.

 

[Divin Dave]

Thats neat.
I didnt know there was such thing as clear schedule 40 either. Ive never seen any.

 

[cowboycasey]

I have been trying to find some also... you have to let us know where you found some..

 

[Divin Dave]

well....it' definitely out there. Just when I thought I had seen it all!
:google:

Clear PVC Pipe Fittings - ALSCO Industrial Products, Inc.

 

[cowboycasey]

now that is a great find love :google:

 

[Agent99]

Wow....the fittings are EXPENSIVE...pipe ain't so bad. Neat stuff.

 

[Patrick_B]

I love clear PVC. We use it sparingly, but in some situations it's a wonderful thing to have. Nice job!

 

[EVChargeGuy]

Wow....the fittings are EXPENSIVE...pipe ain't so bad. Neat stuff.

Your not Kidding! A 1.5" 45% clear elbow is $30.58- Thats $30 more than a white elbow!!

 

[duraleigh]

I knew of it's existence but for me, at 8.47/lineal foot for 2", that won't fit well in my budget. I also saw $34.00 for a 2" 90. :gone:

 

[rdshackleford]

I bought 8' of 1 1/2" pipe for $27 at Zoro. Item # G1790476. The specs are on their website.

Also, I use flex PVC for my drain line. That comes in handy when the spider gasket on my multiport valve insists on leaking a little while in filter position. I just throw the drain line over to the edge of the pool.

 

[Agent99]

I knew of it's existence but for me, at 8.47/lineal foot for 2", that won't fit well in my budget. I also saw $34.00 for a 2" 90. :gone:

Agree. 2" plain old boring white opaque PVC is around 80 cents/lineal foot.

 

[gary300]

How about UV? I know that clear PVC tubing is NOT UV resistant as is the black stuff.

 

[rdshackleford]

Dunno. Mine is in shade. Here is the brochure for the product. http://www.thermoplasticprocesses.com/sites/default/files/ExcelonRPVCPipeBrochure-2011.pdf
If you are concerned with UV from sunlight, you could cover it with split foam tubing. How about a Super Noodle to make it festive?

How about UV? I know that clear PVC tubing is NOT UV resistant as is the black stuff.

 

[Donldson]

Are we talking UV resistance out of fear that the PVC will get cloudy, or because of the water being exposed to UV?

Hmmm, now that I think of it that gives me a great idea. Clear PVC and some mirrors and boom, "All Natural UV Sanitation System"! No bulbs to replace, no electricity, and it cuts your chlorine use in half* Recommended by the most honest pool store employees!

*Statement has not been evaluated by anybody who knows anything about pools.

 

[Chuckiechan]

I have a clear check valve on my solar system that is now opaque due to sunlight. But you have shade, so I hope you have better luck! It looks totally cool!

 

[Agent99]

Are we talking UV resistance out of fear that the PVC will get cloudy, or because of the water being exposed to UV?

I dunno, my pool gets hit by the sun's UV several hours every day.