how long til pvc cement is reefsafe?

foshizzle · 05/20/2007, 07:22 PM

I repaired my overflow plumbing 6 hours ago. Can I run tank water through it yet?

datablitz · 05/20/2007, 07:24 PM

yep. when i do repairs to a running system, i use the parts i glue within minutes. i have never had an issue with this, and i have worked on a lot of tanks.

treejohnny · 05/20/2007, 08:06 PM

i do the same.........glue and use......if possible i run tap water thru to take vapors out of pipe

05/20/2007, 07:22 PM	#1
foshizzle Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 483	how long til pvc cement is reefsafe? I repaired my overflow plumbing 6 hours ago. Can I run tank water through it yet?

05/20/2007, 07:24 PM	#2
datablitz Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Blacklick, Ohio Posts: 347	yep. when i do repairs to a running system, i use the parts i glue within minutes. i have never had an issue with this, and i have worked on a lot of tanks.

05/20/2007, 08:06 PM	#3
treejohnny Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 335	i do the same.........glue and use......if possible i run tap water thru to take vapors out of pipe