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water level – best tubing to use?

JohnWalker | Posted in Tools for Home Building on

I need to make up a 35′ water level with bucket reservoir.

I’ve had bad experience before with plain old vinyl tubing, kinks or collapses, and then has a memory for that kink.

What is your best recommendation for type of tubing and size also?

Thanks in advance.

John

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  1. DanH | | #1

    I think "plain old vinyl

    I think "plain old vinyl tubing" will work, if you get stuff with a thick enough wall compared to its diameter.

  2. junkhound | | #2

    Plain ol' garden hose works fine for me.

  3. florida | | #3

    Been using 3/8" vinyl from HD

    Been using 3/8" vinyl from HD for 10 years now with no problem.

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