It is 1/2" in dia. The cover needs to be white. I originally planned on using PVC but the clearance wasn't there to put that over before I installed the rod. Now whatever cover I use has to be split. I think that is ok - you will only ever see this by looking up so I can put the split at the top. If I split the PVC, will it crack if I spread it enough to get it over the rod?
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David
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how long is the rod?It's Like I've always said, it's amazing what an agnostic can't do if he dosent know whether he believes in anything or not
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Dan in Harrisburg, NC -
i would say if you must use PVCm then use PVC sched 20 the really thin stuff, - but in 1/2" PVC the hole ID will be close to an inch or maybe 7/8ths it will rattle a lot.
What I would suggest as an alternate is to look at the rubber or plastic hose selection see if you can't find a flexible hose with closer to a half inch ID in white and split that. The rod should be stiff so a flex hose is not an issue.
Loring in Katy, TX USA
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In the shower department at HD, you'll find some thin (1/32 or 1/16) plastic tubing that is split along its length. Used to wrap shower rods for those who want white instead of chrome or whatever.- David
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David,
Try http://www.mcmaster.com/, they usually have rubber and plastic tubing in stock, that will have 1/2" ID measure and may be in white. If the fit is too tight, try soaking the tubing in hot water for a while, or lubing (silicone only) the rod prior to putting on the tubing.
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hey, why not use some of pex pipe? that stuff is pretty tight,It's Like I've always said, it's amazing what an agnostic can't do if he dosent know whether he believes in anything or not
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Dan in Harrisburg, NCComment
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I found something. It is sold as a condensation line for HVAC. I am guessing it is thin wall PVC. Easy enough to split with a utility knife and it went right over the rod no problem.David
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