Colored PVC

ccejka · Feb 6, 2020

Looking to do a build with some colored pvc. I know that BRS has 46" chunks of 1" for $12.99 so right around $0.28 a inch. Then just doing some research to see if I could find it locally I saw that home depot can ship colored PVC to the store.

Formufit 1" Furniture Grade Schedule 40 PVC a 2 pack of 5 feet is $16.79 right around $0.14 a inch, I am pinching pennies for sure but would this PVC work?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Formufi...EC-_-rv_gm_pip_rr-_-312192346-_-312192334-_-N
They have it in a lot of colors available and if you were going to do a lot of it the saving could add up. Has anyone tried this PVC before?

Ling_Thing · Feb 6, 2020

ccejka said:
Looking to do a build with some colored pvc. I know that BRS has 46" chunks of 1" for $12.99 so right around $0.28 a inch. Then just doing some research to see if I could find it locally I saw that home depot can ship colored PVC to the store.

I would rather support bulk reef supply than Home Depot any day. But if you worried about saving a dollar or two than have it order from Home Depot.
Formufit 1" Furniture Grade Schedule 40 PVC a 2 pack of 5 feet is $16.79 right around $0.14 a inch, I am pinching pennies for sure but would this PVC work?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Formufi...EC-_-rv_gm_pip_rr-_-312192346-_-312192334-_-N
They have it in a lot of colors available and if you were going to do a lot of it the saving could add up. Has anyone tried this PVC before?

Ling_Thing · Feb 6, 2020

I would rather support bulk reef supply than Home Depot any day. But if you worried about saving a dollar or two than have it order from Home Depot

motortrendz · Feb 6, 2020

You dont have to pay shipping when you have it delivered to home depot. So it comes out to a larger savings. It's the same exact sch 40 pvc

BigKid4788 · Feb 6, 2020

How much do you need?

JoshH · Feb 6, 2020

Home Depot is the way to go with smaller QTY's. If you need a ton of it (100ish ft) or you want custom lengths up to 8 feet long, there is absolutely no cheaper place than Formufit Direct.

I think BRS' prices are absurd on PVC and never reccomend them for that, also, there packing practices for shipping on Fittings is HORRIBLE especially if you're ordering white fittings. However they do have one of the most extensive Sch 80 fitting collections out there.

Oh and BTW, you're not pinching pennies. You're being sensible, there are so many things that are so expensive in this hobby, if you can save a little and still get exactly what you want.

Alan_J_MN · Feb 6, 2020

BRS has 24" sticks on sale for $2.99 right now. Much better deal than the 46". They were out of stock, but got it in yesterday. Mine is on its way!

Alan_J_MN · Feb 6, 2020

Alan_J_MN said:
BRS has 24" sticks on sale for $2.99 right now. Much better deal than the 46". They were out of stock, but got it in yesterday. Mine is on its way!

Assuming you only need short runs, as per under tank plumbing

JoshH · Feb 6, 2020

Alan_J_MN said:
BRS has 24" sticks on sale for $2.99 right now. Much better deal than the 46". They were out of stock, but got it in yesterday. Mine is on its way!

Alan_J_MN said:
Assuming you only need short runs, as per under tank plumbing

If you're looking for shorter runs, it's also worth checking out Formufit Direct. They often have a TON of off cuts as they can't ship anything bigger than 8 ft so the 10ft sections of pipe they get have to be cut. There prices are I think around 40 cents a foot give or take

Nick30G · Feb 6, 2020

Yes I have BRS PVC on my setup and it's like any regular PVC but colored, fine quality wise. However it is quite expensive compared to other places!

ccejka · Feb 6, 2020

Ling_Thing said:
I would rather support bulk reef supply than Home Depot any day. But if you worried about saving a dollar or two than have it order from Home Depot

I support them on most things, couldn't tell you home many thousands I spent last year setting up my 225 for my store. I think there is like 8 gate valves on the back of that thing lol. Its not like there a mom and pop store anymore so I don't feel the extreme loyalty to them.

JoshH said:
Oh and BTW, you're not pinching pennies. You're being sensible, there are so many things that are so expensive in this hobby, if you can save a little and still get exactly what you want.

I totally am willing to spend the money when need (lighting, pumps, etc.) but on PVC seems like a crazy part to pay a premium on. I own a small retail business and so I get a supporting companies.