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PVC pipe in self-watering container?
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Does anyone know about the safety of PVC pipe being used in a self-watering container? The book that I have, The Urban Homestead, uses PVC pipe in its instructions, but it has been my understanding…Continue
Tags: PVC, container, self-watering
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rebecca Tando Mar 30, 2011.
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rachel whetzel replied to Maren Kyle's discussion 'PVC pipe in self-watering container?'"Good ideas, Cornelia!! I've always wondered about PVC."
Cornelia replied to Maren Kyle's discussion 'PVC pipe in self-watering container?'"There are theories that PVC is harmful, and I remember the authors presenting a list of alternative materials on their blog. PVC is easy enough to avoid by using copper or aluminum pipe or drinking-safe garden hose. Good luck!"
rachel whetzel replied to Maren Kyle's discussion 'PVC pipe in self-watering container?'"I don't know about leaching, but PVC is a regularly used material in household water pipes."
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Does anyone know about the safety of PVC pipe being used in a self-watering container? The book that I have, The Urban Homestead, uses PVC pipe in its instructions, but it has been my understanding that PVC is not a safe plastic. Am I wrong that the chemicals would leech into my water and therefore my tomatoes?See More
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