From: theise@panix.com   
      
   On Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:37 -0600,   
     sticks  wrote:   
   >  On 12/11/2025 11:07 PM, bfh wrote:   
   > > sticks wrote:   
   >   
   > >>> Are you sure that black pipe is not hard rubber hose? I   
   > >>> can't see anything on the pic that looks like spiraling   
   > >>> wrap.   
   > >>   
   > >> Yeah, that's what I was saying.  I don't think it's rubber,   
   > >> but some kind of pvc pipe.  Markings are worn out so I can't   
   > >> look it up.  I thought it was just a cover, but no it is the   
   > >> actual piping the water comes to the house in.   
   > >   
   > > I could be wrong, but I don't think you can compress PVC -   
   > > black or white - with a hose clamp. I think it's probably   
   > > HDPE/poly pipe which can be compressed over a barbed   
   > > connector. And the internet says it lasts longer underground   
   > > than PVC. So it's probably going to outlast you.   
   >   
   >  I think you're probably correct.  If I ever talk to a well guy,   
   >  I'm gonna ask why they wouldn't come thru the same hole in the   
   >  wall with the electric and the piping.  If the same pipe is   
   >  used going down to the pump, surely they would tape or zip tie   
   >  it together in that application?   
   >   
   >  You got a good eye for detail Mr. Bill   
      
   I'm impressed!   
      
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