How long to wait for PVC glue to dry?

ReefTECK · 05/01/2008, 09:57 AM

yeah the title pretty much summs it up. I want to slam my new PVC return line underneath the tank today, I joined the last piece together last night around 11pm.

The rest of the fittings have been together for almost a month! lol <-------procrastinator

Thanks,
andy

Hop · 05/01/2008, 10:02 AM

Almost instantly

Although there are some that beleive you should let it dry for a while, I've used pipe just a few moments after glueing with no issues.

Mako · 05/01/2008, 10:10 AM

The joint will not have cured enough to withstand 100% of rated pipe pressure for 4 to 7 hours dependant upon ambient temp and size fitting.

In your case, you are good to go since it was glued last night.

ReefTECK · 05/01/2008, 10:11 AM

YES! ltz, guys! thanks a bunch!

fhum · 05/01/2008, 10:12 AM

I think it depends on how much glue you put on. The glue hardens almost instantly between the connections but the stuff that gets pushed out the ends stay moist because it's a bigger glob. I usually wait 15-20mins to be sure.

LobsterOfJustice · 05/01/2008, 10:16 AM

15 minutes... but I've waited less.

Quis · 05/01/2008, 10:17 AM

It dry pretty quick, but it takes afew hours to get all the fumes out of the pipe.

NirvanaFan · 05/01/2008, 11:55 AM

You can use it very quickly because there is almost no pressure in the pipe. I usually wait about 2 minutes.

Kryptikhan · 05/01/2008, 01:17 PM

imo opinion and I'm no plumber. I've used it three times and in fifteen it was dry. I used a ton for my new piping for return and it was fine no leaks after 15-20 mins.

jeffhaag · 05/02/2008, 01:04 PM

15 mins has always been my rule of thumb...

kayne_21 · 05/02/2008, 03:09 PM

Is there any chance of damaging livestock in a running tank when you use it this soon after?

billy72 · 05/02/2008, 04:15 PM

I've waited 15-20 min. for PVC

Be more careful if you happen to be using silicone such as at a bulkhead, 24hrs than

goodguy · 05/02/2008, 05:48 PM

i have used it right away and no issues

tbittner · 05/02/2008, 06:53 PM

I've used it right away too and I haven't had any problems with any of my livestock.

I've read that we should wait for 24 hours though. Just to let any chemicals either dry or dissipate. I don't remember where I read that though. And of course, I read it AFTER I had the plumbing all done and the water flowing.

pledosophy · 05/02/2008, 11:52 PM

5 min or so. I have plumbed 30 or 40 tanks, never an issue. By the time I am done with all of the plumbing for a water test some has sat for an hour or two, but I'm cool with 5 minutes, have done it in less time as well with no issue.

JME

kayne_21 · 05/03/2008, 12:31 AM

Good to know, thanks

05/01/2008, 09:57 AM	#1
ReefTECK Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 901	How long to wait for PVC glue to dry? yeah the title pretty much summs it up. I want to slam my new PVC return line underneath the tank today, I joined the last piece together last night around 11pm. The rest of the fittings have been together for almost a month! lol <-------procrastinator Thanks, andy __________________ 2013 President of the Greater Iowa Reef Society www.iowareefs.org Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank, 96 DIY LED's on 3 channels, 30gal sump/fuge, 4x2x0.5' & 40gal frag tank, SRO Ca rxr, GSA Kalk rxr, SRO 3000 skmr, Gen-X PCX40 Return, 2xMP40w's, 1xTunze 6101, 140lbs LR, SSB, SPS all the way!

05/01/2008, 10:02 AM	#2
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	Almost instantly Although there are some that beleive you should let it dry for a while, I've used pipe just a few moments after glueing with no issues. __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

05/01/2008, 10:10 AM	#3
Mako Will Dive For Food Join Date: May 2001 Location: FL Posts: 5,652	The joint will not have cured enough to withstand 100% of rated pipe pressure for 4 to 7 hours dependant upon ambient temp and size fitting. In your case, you are good to go since it was glued last night. __________________ -Chuck "One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say." -- W Durant Current Tank Info: 300 mixed reef

05/01/2008, 10:11 AM	#4
ReefTECK Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 901	YES! ltz, guys! thanks a bunch! __________________ 2013 President of the Greater Iowa Reef Society www.iowareefs.org Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Tank, 96 DIY LED's on 3 channels, 30gal sump/fuge, 4x2x0.5' & 40gal frag tank, SRO Ca rxr, GSA Kalk rxr, SRO 3000 skmr, Gen-X PCX40 Return, 2xMP40w's, 1xTunze 6101, 140lbs LR, SSB, SPS all the way!

05/01/2008, 10:16 AM	#6
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	15 minutes... but I've waited less. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

05/01/2008, 10:12 AM	#5
fhum Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	I think it depends on how much glue you put on. The glue hardens almost instantly between the connections but the stuff that gets pushed out the ends stay moist because it's a bigger glob. I usually wait 15-20mins to be sure.

05/01/2008, 10:17 AM	#7
Quis Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 348	It dry pretty quick, but it takes afew hours to get all the fumes out of the pipe.

05/01/2008, 11:55 AM	#8
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	You can use it very quickly because there is almost no pressure in the pipe. I usually wait about 2 minutes.

05/01/2008, 01:17 PM	#9
Kryptikhan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North East Posts: 272	imo opinion and I'm no plumber. I've used it three times and in fifteen it was dry. I used a ton for my new piping for return and it was fine no leaks after 15-20 mins. __________________ 72 Bow Reef, 75 FW Planted, 90 Acrylic tank being transformed to sump. Larger Reef in works. Current Tank Info: 72g AGA Bow (Current 4x54 T5, Super Skimmer 125, Mag 7, Hydor 3's x2, Kent Hi-S 60gph, 20G Acrylic Sump/Fuge, Dual Bulkhead Overflow, 80 lbs sand, 100 lb rock)

05/02/2008, 01:04 PM	#10
jeffhaag Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chickamauga, GA Posts: 442	15 mins has always been my rule of thumb...

05/02/2008, 03:09 PM	#11
kayne_21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 209	Is there any chance of damaging livestock in a running tank when you use it this soon after?

05/02/2008, 04:15 PM	#12
billy72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: new york Posts: 258	I've waited 15-20 min. for PVC Be more careful if you happen to be using silicone such as at a bulkhead, 24hrs than

05/02/2008, 05:48 PM	#13
goodguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Boone County, IL Posts: 170	i have used it right away and no issues __________________ 310 gallon Eurobrace, Bean Animal overflow, 3 sided Starphire peninsula SPS dominant, and 70 gallon rimless frag tank

05/02/2008, 06:53 PM	#14
tbittner Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 607	I've used it right away too and I haven't had any problems with any of my livestock. I've read that we should wait for 24 hours though. Just to let any chemicals either dry or dissipate. I don't remember where I read that though. And of course, I read it AFTER I had the plumbing all done and the water flowing.

05/02/2008, 11:52 PM	#15
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	5 min or so. I have plumbed 30 or 40 tanks, never an issue. By the time I am done with all of the plumbing for a water test some has sat for an hour or two, but I'm cool with 5 minutes, have done it in less time as well with no issue. JME __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

05/03/2008, 12:31 AM	#16
kayne_21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 209	Good to know, thanks