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		_9xrb on Aug 11, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hydroponics: Growing an appreciation for plants Does PVC leach anything into the water, especially when exposed to full sunlight/UV?

nsbk on Aug 11, 2022 [–]

Apparently, there are several kinds of PVC and only some of them are properly food safe. See more here https://www.howtoaquaponic.com/designs/is-pvc-food-safe/

_9xrb on Aug 11, 2022 | [–]

Thanks! That's quite the dire warning about PVC cement. Maybe I'll stick with silicone tubing for my first setup.

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