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Old 01-21-2011, 05:55 AM
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Default Need to find clear tubing -sold by the foot-

Hey gang, I am seeking some supreme info from all you calgary reefers. I am looking to buy some clear tubing (like pvc, or vinyl clear tube, whatevers cheapest). I know I can buy it in pre-cut lengths at HD or Canadian Tire, but I only need like a foot or two. I am wondering if anyone knows a place I can buy it by the foot for cheap. I used to get it at Home Hardware when I lived out of the city but the only HH in the city is far from me and really small so I doubt they have it.....anyone got any info on this topic.....THANKS ALL!!
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Old 01-21-2011, 05:58 AM
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Don't recall 100% but I think Big Als caries tubing that you can buy per foot.
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Old 01-21-2011, 06:20 AM
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i believe pisces carries it by the foot,if you live in the NE area.
and maybe rona got it.
call and check before driving.
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Old 01-21-2011, 01:22 PM
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Out of curiousity... Why clear? If your plumbing a reactor or something your better off with black. Clear will promote algae growth inside the tube and require more maintenance.
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Don't recall 100% but I think Big Als caries tubing that you can buy per foot.
Yes they do. It's not cheap with them though. Better off to buy the pre-cut length from home depot.

I paid $8 for I think 10'. I think BA wants $1.99/ft for 1/2" (fits TLF reactor).

Just buy the long one and have extra for the future
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Old 01-21-2011, 02:37 PM
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Lowes sells it by the ft. I bought some 3/4" just yesterday
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Old 01-21-2011, 03:41 PM
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Home Depot will also cut a foot of tubing off for you.
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Old 01-21-2011, 03:46 PM
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Farm supply stores like UFA have it by the foot.
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I need clear because I am using it for a skimmer mod and I need to be able to see the bubble flow. Anyway thanks for the tips.
Hey Pyke, where is the lowes in town, I did not think that we had one yet. I love lowes it is way better than HD......where is it?
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nvm there is one in Meckenzie, nice an close to me awesome!
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