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Old 05-15-2008, 03:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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what kind of glue should i use for my pvc

aquarium safe glue?
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Old 05-15-2008, 03:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: what kind of glue should i use for my pvc

Jack recommended Red Hot Blue glue to me.

Others mention some purple stuff.
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Old 05-15-2008, 03:36 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: what kind of glue should i use for my pvc

Normal PVC glue - cleaner & glue.
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Re: what kind of glue should i use for my pvc

Yep, just regular PVC cement. For the smaller piping, you really don't need to use primer, as our systems don't develop enough pressure to blow a well-glued fitting apart, but there's nothing wrong with using it if you prefer. (I always do)
Be sure to let the glue completely cure (24 hours or more) before hooking the piping up to your system.
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Re: what kind of glue should i use for my pvc

The primer smells really good. Pvc work always puts me in a good mood. I think the deep blue stuff smells better than the purple. Neither one taste very good though.
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The primer smells really good. Pvc work always puts me in a good mood. I think the deep blue stuff smells better than the purple. Neither one taste very good though.
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hahahahaha. I used the Red Hot glue which is actually blue, they should call it hot blue glue. It does not require cleaning the pipe with the primer first. Thats why I got it. A lot of my PVC isnt even glued at all! hehe. Just the importnat stuff that could cause a seriouse flooding if it wasnt.
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Re: what kind of glue should i use for my pvc

Salty, if you are working with dry pvc see if you can't find some weldon 710. It sets up fast and I have never had a leak ever and I have done a lot of plumbing.
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The primer smells really good. Pvc work always puts me in a good mood. I think the deep blue stuff smells better than the purple. Neither one taste very good though.
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Old 05-20-2008, 02:11 PM   #9 (permalink)
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normal pvc glue, just let it dry completely.
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