Nylon or PVC Nipple

[inkslinger]

Nylon Straight Adapter, 1 in. MPT x 1-1/4 in nipples

Are these just as good as the pvc {gray} straight nipples

 

[Gerryd]

ink,

I have been using pvc components and 1" spa flex for +2yrs now with NO issues...

Quiet, easy to work with, lasts a long time. Easy to change/replace/fix as needed.

Most common parts can be found easily.

I now stay away from barbed ends as much as possible.

 

[Jim Miller]

Care to share the details? Pix? Sounds interesting.

Thanks

Jim

 

[Gerryd]

Care to share the details? Pix? Sounds interesting.

Thanks

Jim

Jim.

do you mean myself or the original poster?

 

[Jim Miller]

Hi Gerry

Either I suppose. I'd just like to hear about fittings that you have found as suitable alternatives for barbs.

Thanks

Jim

 

[inkslinger]

Will I found my part's {1-1/4" and 1-1/2" barb insert x 1" mpt} for my intake that I will start in a couple of month's from now due to foot injury , For now I will be using my 1" intake setup that I have now and will make it bigger later.
http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/subctg/~ctg=s_pf-in-el/~pctg=s_pf/~pi=777/~srt=1

But like the Head Line say's is the Nylon as good as the PVC

http://www.tractorsupply.com/agricu...ight-adapter-1-in-mpt-x-1-1-4-in-barb-2108862

 

[Gerryd]

Hi,

I don't mean to say I have found a replacement for barbed ends, but have found you can reduce them with a bit of effort.

It was easier for me as I have all 1" spa flex all around. I used mostly slip pvc fittings and couplings and a few threaded here and there. Lots of unions and ball valves to control flow as I need. Also has a drain attached for maintenance.

Here are a few pics with the only barbed ends on the drilled outlet bulkheads. So just 4 of them. You can see them in pics 3 and 4. You can see where I fit the barbed into a slip coupler of 1" size for the braided hose. The barb is just 3/4 to match the drilled bulkhead.

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