Flexible PVC Schedule 40 Pipe

"Is the outside of this flexible PVC pipe as smooth as straight PVC pipe?"
This is flexible, schedule 40 PVC pipe but the outside isn't quite as smooth as straight PVC.

"How flexible is this pipe?"
2" pipe has a bend radius of about 4 feet and 1/2" pipe has a bend radius of about 2 1/2 feet. You can bend the pipe itself in a much tighter radius but it is not recommended to do so near a fitting/joint. You'll be able to greatly reduce the number of fittings used for most applications. Once you have used this flexible pipe, you'll wonder why everyone doesn't use this product. Another thing we'd like to mention is that 2" pipe can be coiled up in less than a 3' diameter (1 1/2' radius) but if one bends it that much near a fitting that fitting will probably not be as strong. If you are going to have any pressure on the pipe then it is best to have nearly straight pipe close to the fitting.

"What is the working temperature of this PVC pipe?"
Just like regular white PVC schedule 40 rigid pipe that you see everywhere, flexible PVC pipe is not designed for high temperatures. At 70 F degrees the working pressure of this flexible PVC pipe ("hose") is a maximum of 60 psi. Please do not confuse this with regular, straight PVC schedule 40 pipe. This flexible PVC pipe is rated at a maximum of 60 psi at 70 degrees while the hard, straight, rigid PVC schedule 40 pipe (that is sold in most home centers and plumbing stores) is rated at higher pressures.

"This seems like such a great product! Can I use it for more than just spas, pools and ponds?"
Absolutely. We highly recommend this flexible pipe for sprinkler lines that see abuse. Heads that are attached with rigid pipe can easily break when pushed or stood on. Using this flexible schedule 40 PVC pipe will greatly reduce the chance of damage. This pipe is expensive (compared to standard rigid PVC pipe) for long runs. Using flexible PVC pipe for the last foot of a sprinkler line is a great idea. If time and damage prevention is worth anything to you, this pipe is a bargain. For pond, spa and pool lines this is also pipe that can't be beat. But do note that the maximum pressure rating at 70 F degrees is 60 psi and this flexible PVC pipe should not be used in "closed-end", continual maximum 60 psi applications. Note that no brand of PVC piping is ever to be used for hot water. You should not use it for hot water even if you might only have short burst periods of hot water (even at low pressures). This flexible PVC pipe has the same outside and inside diameter as standard hard/straight schedule 40 PVC pipe that you are used to seeing in most plumbing stores, hardware stores and home centers.

"How many feet in a full roll?"
Fifty feet, but you do not need to buy a full roll. We will sell you any length you like (in full foot increments please). We feel that if you only need 7 feet we would rather sell you 7 feet than for you to use rigid pipe. Note that cut lengths may not be returned.

"I don't see where you sell glue for this pipe?"
We recommend a quality purple primer/cleaner and a thick PVC solvent (such as Christy's Red Hot) to join this pipe to regular PVC fittings. We do not ship/sell solvents/primers due to flammable shipping charges. It is much "cheaper" for you to buy solvents locally as UPS charges an extra $12 to ship flammables.

"Are the sizes the same as 'standard' PVC?"
Yes, this pipe has the same sizing as 'standard' (most common) schedule PVC pipe and will fit all PVC schedule 40 fittings.