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Old 03-18-2010, 05:58 AM
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Default PVC vs ABS

Any particular reason why one would use PVC vs ABS for plumbing their tank other than look?
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Old 03-18-2010, 12:45 PM
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the chemicals in the abs glue leech into the water i was told the pipe its self is safe to use
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Old 03-18-2010, 01:11 PM
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there are different quality ABS, generaly ABS is not pressure rated and doesn't look as nice

there are a lot of old threads on the board that go right into the differances, but basicly no differance as most of the fish accesories you buy as made of ABS

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