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Where to find PVC cheap?

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MomsSpaghetti
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Does anyone know of a good place to find PVC for cheap? I’ve always bought from my local hardware store but it’s quite pricey. I’m interested in large diameter pieces.
Nov 30 2020 2:26PM
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Celery
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Go around to any nearby construction sites and ask if they have any extra, often times they will and will most likely give it to you rather than throw it away.
Nov 30 2020 2:28PM
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SPK_
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Every big construction site will have some left somewhere. If you don't have any near you, try the construction waste management center (or whatever the term is for the place they bring their waste to). If you don't have a truck or a van, bring a saw in case you find one that's too big to fit your car. And also tarp cause they're dirty.
Nov 30 2020 4:10PM
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WisconsinDogfart
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most houses come with pvc all you gotta do is cut it out. usually in the basement, but sometimes u gotta rip open your walls
Nov 30 2020 4:20PM
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vibecheck
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WisconsinDogfartmost houses come with pvc all you gotta do is cut it out. usually in the basement, but sometimes u gotta rip open your walls


another BANGER
Nov 30 2020 4:23PM
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WisconsinDogfart
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vibecheckanother BANGER


u mad bro ?
Nov 30 2020 4:26PM
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vibecheck
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WisconsinDogfartu mad bro ?


I'm your BIGGgest fan!
Nov 30 2020 4:27PM
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johnoble
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imagine the losses the construction industry would suffer if everyone making one of these threads followed the advice in them.
Nov 30 2020 8:12PM
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WisconsinDogfart
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johnobleimagine the losses the construction industry would suffer if everyone making one of these threads followed the advice in them.


yeah, just buy from home depot its not really expensive
Dec 2 2020 12:06PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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johnobleimagine the losses the construction industry would suffer if everyone making one of these threads followed the advice in them.

I think most people ask instead of straight up steal it. Constructions sites usually have a lot of scraps so they likely have a few miscut pipes to spare.
Dec 2 2020 12:55PM
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KCoCM
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i was lookin last night and ace hardware has 6 in diameter 10 ft length pieces for $40, it’s not nothing but that didn’t seem an absurd price to me
Dec 2 2020 1:13PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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KCoCMi was lookin last night and ace hardware has 6 in diameter 10 ft length pieces for $40, it’s not nothing but that didn’t seem an absurd price to me


you need thick pvc walls. I got the same pipes from ace and the pipes broke super easily. The green or blue pipes are what you want
Dec 2 2020 1:54PM
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KCoCM
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the ones i saw were green but i’ll keep that in mind cuz i was thinking of grabbing some if it ever fucking snows in chicago again... about how thick does the pipe need to be would u say?
MoneyMakerMikeyou need thick pvc walls. I got the same pipes from ace and the pipes broke super easily. The green or blue pipes are what you want
Dec 2 2020 3:10PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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KCoCMthe ones i saw were green but i’ll keep that in mind cuz i was thinking of grabbing some if it ever fucking snows in chicago again... about how thick does the pipe need to be would u say?

I not exactly sure but like >1/8 inch shouldn’t crack to easy. I’m using 1/4 inch rn and I built a pretty big gap to rail hit at the end of last year and the pvc was super strong and held up well. So basically I’d say try to get quarter inch if you can but slightly thinner walls would work too probably. Construction sites will be your best bet for thick walled tubes.
Dec 2 2020 3:26PM
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KCoCM
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right on thanks.
MoneyMakerMikeI not exactly sure but like >1/8 inch shouldn’t crack to easy. I’m using 1/4 inch rn and I built a pretty big gap to rail hit at the end of last year and the pvc was super strong and held up well. So basically I’d say try to get quarter inch if you can but slightly thinner walls would work too probably. Construction sites will be your best bet for thick walled tubes.
Dec 2 2020 3:32PM
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SirNigel
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Do what I did.

1. Get a job at Ace Hardware
2. Work for 3 months and get employee discount
3. Buy PVC for like 3 bucks cheaper
Dec 2 2020 5:23PM
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Fpredeger
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WisconsinDogfartmost houses come with pvc all you gotta do is cut it out. usually in the basement, but sometimes u gotta rip open your walls


Pre season pvc edit > stability of my house
Jan 6 2022 10:46PM
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sexyjulian
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WisconsinDogfartmost houses come with pvc all you gotta do is cut it out. usually in the basement, but sometimes u gotta rip open your walls


I did that and now I have no water. Any tips?
Jan 7 2022 7:36AM
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tri_photo
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CeleryGo around to any nearby construction sites and ask if they have any extra, often times they will and will most likely give it to you rather than throw it away.


I work in commercial construction, this is correct. If they’re throwing it out, they’ll just let you rummage through their scraps and you can take what you want
Jan 7 2022 8:25AM
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ReturnToMonkey
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vibecheckI'm your BIGGgest fan!


Didn't see the timestamp at first and thought vibecheck was back :(
Jan 7 2022 11:09AM
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Fpredeger
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sexyjulianI did that and now I have no water. Any tips?

pvc edit> water
Jan 7 2022 12:23PM
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jompcock
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Have you kids heard of this internet site called craigslist?
Jan 7 2022 3:31PM
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Tannerhalscousin
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My friend stole 3 massive pvc pipes right of someone’s lawn and the other stole one from an ice rink. Not saying it’s right but it’s definitely a way.
Jan 8 2022 8:57AM
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