The water line for my outdoor hose runs just under the I-beams of my basement ceiling. It is currently 3/4" copper. I want to put that into the ceiling so I can finish the basement off. I found 3/4" clear flexible vinyl tubing at the home improvement store that can be put through the holes in each I-beam so it is above the ceiling. I have attached that to the copper line on each end with a copper joint peice and a hose clamp. I turned the water on and left it overnight. I don't have any leaks or anything and the tubing seems to be working. Is this a sufficient resolution for this application or will it not last?

Thanks,

speedball1

Your installation should last as long as the hose clamp which will out last both of us. Cheers. Tom

tmeyer01

I just realized today that there are two different strengths of vinyl tubing available. The stuff I used is only rated for 35 PSI. Will that be sufficient over a long time period? I'm just worried it may expand and rupture at the end where it connects back to the copper line. I have it hooked up and had the water back on for 2 days now and it is fine so far.

speedball1

Better safe then sorry. I would replace the tubing with one that has a higher PSI rating. regards. tom