Clear PVC vs Acrylic?

2Busy · 08-15-2004, 08:13 AM

I have read some posts suggesting staying away from acrylic for various reasons, mainly that it does not hold up over time. Just on a whim, I googled for clear pvc, and to my suprise found where it can be bought at several locations. I was thinking of building a res with this clear pvc, but was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of the durability of pvc in a loop.

killernoodle · 08-15-2004, 10:54 AM

It should be fine as it is made to carry water and stuff. I have never had a problem with what little acrylic I have used. Polycarbonate/lexan is supposed to be far better though.

redleader · 08-15-2004, 11:00 AM

I'm very happy with mine 2 years later:

2Busy · 08-15-2004, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by redleader

I'm very happy with mine 2 years later:

Is that clear pvc or acrylic? Looking to do something very similar, approx 1.5 to 2 inch od and 8 to 10 inches tall. Wanting to put a cap on with a threaded plug.

bigben2k · 08-15-2004, 01:14 PM

The key is in the adhesive. In my trials, I found that PVC cement works very well, but because of how I built it, I had to complete the seal with plumber's Goop. I went with acrylic and PVC fittings. (link in sig)

08-15-2004, 08:13 AM	#1
2Busy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 62	Clear PVC vs Acrylic? I have read some posts suggesting staying away from acrylic for various reasons, mainly that it does not hold up over time. Just on a whim, I googled for clear pvc, and to my suprise found where it can be bought at several locations. I was thinking of building a res with this clear pvc, but was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of the durability of pvc in a loop.

08-15-2004, 10:54 AM	#2
killernoodle Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,014	It should be fine as it is made to carry water and stuff. I have never had a problem with what little acrylic I have used. Polycarbonate/lexan is supposed to be far better though. __________________ I have a nice computer.

08-15-2004, 01:14 PM	#5
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	The key is in the adhesive. In my trials, I found that PVC cement works very well, but because of how I built it, I had to complete the seal with plumber's Goop. I went with acrylic and PVC fittings. (link in sig) __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

08-15-2004, 11:00 AM	#3
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	I'm very happy with mine 2 years later:

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