What is your recommended method to connect 2" FreezeFlex PVC hose to schedule 40 pvc pipe? It seems some use glue and fittings and sometimes I see using rubber connectors with clamps?
Out of curiosity, I'd love to see an efficiency study between rigid pipe versus flex pipe in a head to head contest. My mind tells me that smooth walled rigid pipe is more efficient (less friction) versus the ribbed flex, but hey, I'm open to data. Any hydraulic engineering students out there who need to satisfy your professor's project requirements??
If the comparison is for a straight run of pipe rigid pipe would win but when you factor in the difference with elbows and bends it starts to shift to flex, It would be. Great study!
I love y’all at aquascape…but this pvc flow rate test was terrible. Looking at the route you ran the pvc vs the flex pipe is laughable. If the pvc needed to make that bend to go around a root flare etc, then the flex pipe should be making the same path…you ran it right across the top. Or instead of a 90 put in a 45 degree on the pvc so they at least follow the same run from point a to b. I used the black pipe on ours so agree with the idea behind this..but the flow test was a joke and you knew exactly what you were doing before you started. As soon as I saw you grab all those elbows at Menards I knew what data you were trying to produce…love you Ed and aquascape. But come on…
It was clearly an exaggerated test to prove a point….. There are a lot of variables on projects and in my past 30 years as a designer and installer I’ve seen them all, Whenever I find a better or more efficient method of construction I run with it!
@@EdThePondProfessor Again, I agree with you. This is not a matter of experience in the field but physics. More length of pipe and a ton of 90s are certainly going to be achieving less flow than a much more straight, no coupler pipe. There’s no doubt that there is little population out there that have as much experience as you. 👏 And you are brilliant with ponds, ecology etc. However, it would be more beneficial for viewers if you were advising that when the diy person does pvc that they reduce bends where they can because of this data and these numbers etc. being more advisory than what appeared to be salesy. Mentioning that one 90 degree bend is the equivalent of 17 ft of straight pipe would have been good information for a diy builder. At the end of the day, yes, the black pipe will offer better flow, is more resilient and easier to work with as long as it’s a warm day and the pipe is pliable. But over exaggerated use of 90s and lines that don’t follow the same path doesn’t really show us real data. What would be good to know is what a single elbow would do in flow rates, what a second elbow does with flow rate, and maybe even third elbow does to flow rate vs a straight pipe. All with the same pump and same bio falls etc. Keep up the good work though. I’ve learned a lot from your previous videos and appreciate you taking time to make them.
I thought the test was relevant. The PVC had to make the turns because it isn't flexible. In order to make turns it takes 45 degree or 90 degree turns. You can't argue with the work it took to do it either. It didn't feel like sales to me. It felt like demonstration and facts. I'm still free to make up my own mind. There is so much value in demonstrating two methods of doing one thing. Thanks ED
@@mistyrichardson6041 A hard 90 turn results in greater friction loss. That's why 2x45 or sweep 90's are used as they minimize loss. It wasn't an honest effort, sadly.
The peace of mind of having minimal underground fail points has a significant value. I also would imagine the labor costs for the trench digging balances out the cost difference even more so. I'm enjoying these product comparison videos. Do Brian's Bio Balls next!
Ditch the tonneau cover and get a topper with a roof rack. More room for your tools. Also lockable, and keeps your stuff dry like your tonneau. Then you have a roof rack on top for long stuff. Sooo much more practical. I used to be a tonneau cover guy, but then I switched to a topper about 11 years ago on a previous truck and never looked back.
Sadly doesn't feel objective at all. Ignores using sweeps (instead of hard 90's), termites (which can damage flex), and just how huge the cost difference is. One is not more "pro" than the other. It's situational which is best for a job.
Is there an email address ( or WhatsApp #) that I can reach out to? I’m embarking on my water catchment journey that is taking me to east Africa. I’m in Northern California at the moment though. 😁
Look on their website bottom of the page for contact us…that will take you to a page to send an email after filling in your information request. Or there is a telephone button to give you that information.
