Formufit PVC Safe?

[PugsAndFish]

I'm looking for colored PVC and found Formufit at HomeDepot. It's about half the price of the reef retailers online. Does anyone know if the Formufit is safe? I don't know anything about PVC/plumbing and want to make sure nothing leaches and stuff.

 

[Big G]

The manufacturer says it is "Non-toxic" schedule 40 PVC, which sounds as it is the same used in plumbing houses, etc. Should be OK. I'd contact them directly to be sure if it is "safe for drinking water."

 

[WVNed]

This is what their website says.

FORMUFIT PVC fittings and pipe are not National Sanitary Foundation (NSF) Rated for plumbing applications. Our fittings are specifically designed for structural purposes and other applications only and are not designed for plumbing use. While they will work (and in most cases, outperform) for plumbing use, they may fail inspection, as they are unmarked. FORMUFIT products CAN be used for irrigation, aquaponics and aquarium applications, since there is usually no inspection required.

 

[count krunk]

Looks like it should be fine. Please post back here with your results from the manufacturer.

 

[count krunk]

I'm going to use it. I had no idea this existed! You can buy it in various colors from home depot, walmart, and amazon.

Makes using colored PVC way less expensive. Now to think what color combo I will use.. :D

 

[Kyl]

Almost all the coloured PVC being sold by third parties is sourced from Formufit.