Non-white Pvc

[Easto]

Is there anywhere local I can pick up PVC in any colour other than white?

I see a couple online sources for red or blue, but I am hoping to can get some local and avoid shipping costs (or haven't to spend over $150 for free shipping, etc)

I have a Spears gate valve in dark grey and think if I did grey fittings plus a coloured PVC it would look sharp (or all grey at the least)

 

[reefgeek]

I had to source mine from BRS, not local by any means but got what I wanted without the extra hassle of locating a supplier. Which ever option you take make sure it is DWS (drinking water safe) as some are not.

 

[Petercar (RIP Dec 2017)]

Brs has all colors...but I see the bigshow has some red or orange. So pm him to see where he got his

 

[BIGSHOW]

Yup, I have lots of Red PVC pipe left if you would like to purchase some (1", 1.5" and some 3/4") Price is the BRS price with the exchange rate. No shipping charges will be applied.

 

[MrHermit85]

Plasco sells grey for fairly cheap. If your looking for grey though I have 8 or 10 feet of 1 inch left from my last build you can have for $10 or a frag

 

[Easto]

Has anyone used Big Reef Depot They have some red for $15 / 5 feet.

 

[MrHermit85]

Only $13 for shipping at big reef depot! Good find. That's only for a 5 foot piece though and don't forget the exchange rate is pretty shitty now... nevertheless not too bad

 

[Easto]

• Big Reef Depot
  Unit 711, 380 Alliance Ave
  Toronto M6N 2H8
  Ontario, Canada
  
  

 

[Petercar (RIP Dec 2017)]

You can actually stain pvc pipe and elbows..http://makezine.com/projects/make-30/stain-pvc-any-color-you-like/

 

[heath]

is there a reason that you don't want to use the white pvc, just for appearance..

 

[MrHermit85]

• Big Reef Depot
  Unit 711, 380 Alliance Ave
  Toronto M6N 2H8
  Ontario, Canada
  

Sweet! thats even better just a short drive.

 

[Easto]

is there a reason that you don't want to use the white pvc, just for appearance..

Something different.

And it looks real cool

The red pipe with white fittings is slick. Check out big shows build. Mine will be that like only 1/50 the size.

 

[BIGSHOW]

Something different.

And it looks real cool

The red pipe with white fittings is slick. Check out big shows build. Mine will be that like only 1/50 the size.

I do like it and agree with you 100%. We all know we have to do plumbing so why not make it as attractive as possible?

 

[heath]

I agree, it does look slick...

 

[Pipes]

Plasco London has 3 colors. Schedule 40 white or light grey, and schedule 80 dark grey. If you use the clear glue and primer you wont get the smudges.
I have also come across some transparent purple, but am still trying to find the manufacturer. That is really cool when you can actually see the water moving in the pipes.

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Is schedule 80 drinking water safe?

 

[MrHermit85]

Is schedule 80 drinking water safe?

Not 100 % sure but does schedule 80 just have thicker walls? (So it a stronger pipe) otherwise the same composition as schedule 40?

 

[scubasteve]

sch 80 is just rated for higher pressure

 

[Pipes]

Schedule 80 is for higher pressure, I use it in industrial applications. Also tends to stay looking cleaner as it doesn't show the dirt/dust/smudges as much as the white schedule 40. It is also more expensive....