Need source for clear tubing

[thriceanangel]

Anyone know where you can buy online 6-12" diameter tubing, preferable NOT acrylic or polycarbonate? I've tried everyone and most only have acrylic (usplastics etc.) and it needs to be 6' lengths.

[ClayWagner]

Didn't realize you didn't want acrylic...what's the reason? Clear PVC can be purchased by the foot on mcmaster.com I believe, but it is very expensive, more than even cast acrylic from what I can see.

[pescadero]

mcmaster.com has clear PVC.

[thriceanangel]

Yeah I'm looking for something cheaper than acrylic. MAny manufactured skimmers are made out of a different material, I believe it's ABS. Your right about PVC it's usually quite a bit more than acrylic.

[thriceanangel]

I'm basically looking for a material that is cheaper than acrylic.

[RumLad]

Have you tried these guys?

http://www.indplastic.com/index.cfm?id=674444&fuseaction=browse&pageid=28

they seem to have quite a selection of materials to choose from.

[ClayWagner]

Not many other choices besides the acrylic tubing. What size are you looking for? It's actually quite inexpensive even compared to that size PVC. 8" diameter goes for 20 bucks a foot. You could do a whole 8"x18" body skimmer and collection cup for 40 dollars. Can't beat that.

[thriceanangel]

There are actually a ton of choices, but you have to find them. Look at the material that a CPR S4 is made of. Not acrylic...

[thriceanangel]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11383992#post11383992 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RumLad
Have you tried these guys?

http://www.indplastic.com/index.cfm?id=674444&fuseaction=browse&pageid=28

they seem to have quite a selection of materials to choose from.

Just did thanks! Hopefully I'll hear back soon.