can someone use abs piping in there tanks?

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Re: can someone use abs piping in there tanks?

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where did you read that it releases pollutates into the water? i would like to read that article. remember that this was the question before hand and i have not put this piping into my tank and wont until a for sure answer is reached.
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Ask at a home store. They can likely guide you. Or go to your county permits office and ask them for the allowable standards for potable water. That is a question for the pros in permitted and forbidden usage.
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Re: can someone use abs piping in there tanks?

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I PMed Melev & this is his response:
The advice given is correct. ABS is for waste line. It can be used for other stuff as well: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylonitr ... ne_styrene

I'm using black PVC and black PVC fittings.
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you can get black flex tubing for water at your hardware store. It comes in a large coil so you'd have to soak the portion you want in hot water to straighten it out. It is 1/2". Perfect for a spray bar and cheap.
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sweet ty for the info
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How did it work out?

I am having trouble finding something to cap the end.

DOH!! I found a plug that will fit :D

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