GALVALINED PIPE FOR TANK

[averhoog]

I THINK I KNOW THE ANSWER IS NO BUT CAN I USE A GALVANIZED 90 DEGREE ELBOW ON MY OVER FLOW PIPE OR WILL IT CONTAMINATE THE WATER ITS A TIGHT CORNER AND THIS IS THE ONLY PPE I CAN FIND OTHER WISE I HAVE TO CUT A HOLE IN THE WALL TO MAKE IT FIT TANKS

 

[Darryl_V]

galvanized in contact with the water.  I wouldnt even think about it.

 

[Poseidon]

galvanized in contact with the water.  I wouldnt even think about it.

+1

 

[TORX]

Lead in galvanized iron home plumbing can periodically contribute to lead in drinking water. They are just metal pipes with a coating to help prevent rust, but eventually they will rust and that will also get into your tank.

I would not want to use them :/

 

[EricTMah]

Cut the wall and don't use the galvanized!

 

[Reef Hero]

Galvanized piping I don't believe is even used for potable water in a house or other dwellings.... I would stay clear of it if I was you.....can't see how a galvanized 90 would be much sharper of bend than a PVC or similar.....I'm sure you can make it work without having to use any sort of metal fittings....


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[averhoog]

wall is cut thanks for the info that's what I thought but just checking

 

[Neopimp]

metal is saltwater is always a bad combo.  best to just stay clear,

 

[MDGraves]

Hey Adam,

Make sure you are taking pics of your progress and post a build thread in the members tanks section and start the next chapter of the 135 :^)
Can't wait to see it

Mark and fam

P.S. Nothing metal near the tank...ever LOL

 

[MDGraves]

.....And you forgot your jacket at my place, too excited to get seput I guess, lol