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aammcc
05-12-2011, 09:27 PM
Just put my filter together today and I have been told I should paint all my white PVC black to protect it. Does anyone do this or should I just stick to the standard white?
PoolDoc
05-12-2011, 09:57 PM
That's a new one!
But, no, that's not needed. White PVC does deteriorate some over a period of years -- but your other gear will fail first!
Ben
CarlD
05-13-2011, 07:22 PM
Painting it black will make it get hotter--and that's not good for Schedule 40 joints. PVC is rated to handle pretty high pressure, but not for hot water. PVC is also really cheap and easy to work with so why paint it?
aammcc
05-13-2011, 09:08 PM
Thanks for the responses and to be honest I agree, but my neighbor insisted on painting them black.
PoolDoc
05-14-2011, 12:48 PM
People are weird, aren't they?
At least, that's what everyone who's met me says. ;)
CarlD
05-14-2011, 01:03 PM
They tell me the same thing...