50mm OD pipe

[rsallo]

Hi everyone,

I've been trying to find without much success 50mm outside diameter plastic pipe (ABS, PVC, etc..) to replace an old one in the boat - it brings the chain from the chain pipe to the chain locker under the forward V-berth.

B&Q and other DIY and plumbing retailers sell standard pipe labeled as 50mm (together with 32mm, 40mm, etc..), but that is the inside diameter, not the outside one.

Does anyone know where could I find some, near Southampton if possible?

Many thanks!

 

[prv]

I have a vague recollection that of the two kinds of waste pipe (push-fit and solvent-weld), one kind is measured by OD and one by ID. This is to prevent pushfit pipe being accidentally used in solvent-weld fittings, as the material isn't compatible. I imagine Been&Queued only has a small selection of 50mm pipe as it's uncommon in domestic fitting - if they only have one kind perhaps the other will suit? BES is a well-known trade supplier (but sell to anyone).

Pete

 

[MoodySabre]

These people do if you want 5 metres!

This is cheap but is it tough enough? good old ebay

 

[michael_w]

Doesn't the chain clank when you roll around? A bit of rubber exhaust hose would be quieter.

 

[trevora]

Have you considered exhaust/heater hose? A bit of a pricy option maybe but I'd guess you only need a metre or so. At a guess 1 3/8 inch ID would be about 50mm overall but I would check that with the supplier.

 

[kalindi]

You can get pressure rated pipe for water and gas applications that is specified by OD. The problem being that 50mm is not a common size in the UK and the wall thickness may reduce the bore below your requirements. But if you know of a water company depot near you they might have some offcuts etc.

 

[ianat182]

Wickes and Plumb Centre come to mind as possibles, else the toilet hoses(Sanitary Hose) might fit the bill, but expensive-ish!

ianat182

 

[DownWest]

Odd, it is a standard waste size in PVC here, obviously not in UK. Local Brico Depot (Kingfisher, AKA B&Q) sells it in lengths from a metre up.
A

 

[Ruffles]

Try Bursleden Barge. I think that's an exhaust hose size.

 

[colvic987]

vetus fuel filling hose (Extremely flexible)

ffhose38 internal dia 38mm external dia 50mm

page 116 (2010 catalogue)

£40 per metre

 

[rsallo]

Thanks everyone for all the answers.

I've gone to Pipe Center following a suggestion from a colleague, and they had it. As I only needed a short length (a bit less than one meter) and their pipes were 6 meters long, the guy at the counter has managed to find a scrap piece in the warehouse and given it for free. Excellent service!

At the moment I'll carry on using pipe but if it becomes too noisy, then I'll give the hose a try.

Thanks again