Re: [GSAS-Member] Black rubber "heater" hose from McLendon Hardware

[Algae Magnet <algaemagnet@gmail.com>]

I've been rethinking my setup and was talking with Jimmy at Aquarium Plus - he brought up some good points and got me worried enough that I just ordered some water filters and drinking water safe hose for my water changes.  I'm a little concerned about copper and one of my shrimp tanks with white neocardina and Hong Kong bumble bee shrimp.  Now I'm down to wondering how much lead is transfered by 4 feet of hose from the facet and two brass fittings... 

 

If it isn't pure vinyl or FDA approved for drinking water, I'm a little leary.  Maybe I could buy a bulk order of high quality 5/8" vinyl and do a sell by-the-foot at the auction next month.

 

-John

On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 10:39 AM, <dave@cheapfishstuff.com> wrote:

> I also use Vinyl and PVC and aim for "food safe" materials.  I do run some
> white PVC which is not potable water like the tan stuff and some ABS for a
> sump but I wash them before they go in to service.  If in doubt I run them
> on an empty tank to flush.  I would replace the hose ASAP.
>

Likewise.  If it's not considered safe enough for my drinking water, I try
to avoid it using it anywhere in the tank.  Sorry you're having the
problem :-(

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