Is this tube strong enough to take a knock?

Polycarbonate is the toughest common clear plastic, so it flexes and resists cracking where acrylic or glass would chip. It is still a thin-wall tube, not a pressure pipe.

Can I use it for water plumbing?

The maker lists water plumbing use, and the clear wall makes it handy as a sight tube. It is not rated for pressurized lines, so keep it to low-pressure or drain-side use.

How does it compare with acrylic tube?

Polycarbonate wins on impact resistance and loses on clarity; acrylic looks cleaner but cracks more easily. Choose polycarbonate where the tube may be hit or flexed.

Can I cut it to length?

Yes. A fine-tooth saw or tube cutter works on polycarbonate, and the cut edge can be sanded. Cut slowly to avoid melting or chipping the wall.

One clear polycarbonate pipe, 17 inches long. No caps, fittings or connectors are included.

Will it fit 1.5-inch fittings?

The inside diameter is 1.5 inches and the outside is 1.6 inches, so it slips over 1.5-inch pipe or into fittings sized for that outside diameter. Check your fitting's dimensions before buying.

Unique Bargains Polycarbonate High Impact Clear Pipe

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$15.49at TargetChecked Nov 3

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Unique Bargains Polycarbonate High Impact Clear Pipe

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$15.49at TargetChecked Nov 3

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Our take on the Unique Bargains Polycarbonate High Impact Clear Pipe

This is a single clear polycarbonate tube, 17 inches long, with a 1.5-inch inside diameter and a 1.6-inch outside diameter. Polycarbonate is the draw: it resists impact far better than acrylic or glass tube of the same wall, so it holds up where a brittle tube would crack. It suits hobby plumbing, sight tubes, and lighting builds that need a transparent sleeve. Rivals in clear tube are usually acrylic, which is clearer but chips and cracks more easily, or glass, which is clearer still but fragile.

Best forSight tubes and visible fluid linesLighting and display builds needing a clear sleeveHobby and workshop projects that may take knocks

Pros

Polycarbonate resists impact better than acrylic or glass
Clear wall lets you see flow or contents
Useful 17-inch length for cutting to size
Works for both lighting and water plumbing uses

Cons

Polycarbonate scratches more easily than glass
Not as optically clear as acrylic or glass
Only one tube per pack, so long runs need several
No end fittings or caps included

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Unique Bargains Polycarbonate High Impact Clear Pipe price history

Lowest price we've seen: $15.49 on Nov 3 at Target. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.

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Polycarbonate high impact pipe
Clear finish
1.5" inside diameter x 1.6" outside diameter x 17" length
For lighting model and water plumbing use

About the Unique Bargains Polycarbonate High Impact Clear Pipe

This clear pipe is made of high-impact polycarbonate. It has a clear finish.

It is used for lighting models and for water plumbing.

Material: Polycarbonate, high impact
Finish: Clear
Inside diameter: 1.5 in
Outside diameter: 1.6 in
Length: 17 in
Use: Lighting models, water plumbing

Questions and answers

Is this tube strong enough to take a knock?: Polycarbonate is the toughest common clear plastic, so it flexes and resists cracking where acrylic or glass would chip. It is still a thin-wall tube, not a pressure pipe.
Can I use it for water plumbing?: The maker lists water plumbing use, and the clear wall makes it handy as a sight tube. It is not rated for pressurized lines, so keep it to low-pressure or drain-side use.
How does it compare with acrylic tube?: Polycarbonate wins on impact resistance and loses on clarity; acrylic looks cleaner but cracks more easily. Choose polycarbonate where the tube may be hit or flexed.
Can I cut it to length?: Yes. A fine-tooth saw or tube cutter works on polycarbonate, and the cut edge can be sanded. Cut slowly to avoid melting or chipping the wall.
What is in the box?: One clear polycarbonate pipe, 17 inches long. No caps, fittings or connectors are included.
Will it fit 1.5-inch fittings?: The inside diameter is 1.5 inches and the outside is 1.6 inches, so it slips over 1.5-inch pipe or into fittings sized for that outside diameter. Check your fitting's dimensions before buying.
Where is the Unique Bargains Polycarbonate High Impact Clear Pipe cheapest?: At Target, for $15.49, as of our latest check.