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Review on Habitech 2-Pack Barbed Tubing for Lines by James Edwards

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Acetal dissolves in chlorine/bromine in spa - PVC must be used

Installed two of these valves in my spa to isolate the bromine electrolyser circulation pump, heater and water circuit. In less than a year, the plastic tips degraded to paper thickness, began to leak, and simply disintegrated with the force closing the valves. I had to get chunks out of a falling water pipe to insert PVC nipples. Now I'm wondering if what I thought was black algae in the bath is a deposit of dissolved acetal. They may be great for watering, but not for your hot tub!

Pros
  • Ball Valves
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for elderly