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07/20/2008, 02:41 PM
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pvc cement reef safe
I used pvc cement to fix a leak and to secure a connection on one of my reactors and put a bit too much on it. I tried to remove the excess but there is quite a bit extra on it. After it dries and cures is it reef safe? One of those dumb things you do and then think later uh oh. I am ok or should I just replace the lid?
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07/20/2008, 02:44 PM
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Should be fine. Let it completely dry & rinse well.
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07/20/2008, 08:17 PM
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I have a dozen PVC joints in my system that are covered with the stuff and after it dried it has not caused any problems. I have healthy reef.
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07/21/2008, 09:37 AM
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Same here and I have had no problems.
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07/21/2008, 10:22 AM
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It's safe, don't worry about it.
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07/21/2008, 11:22 AM
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it is an organic solvent so once it dries it is safe.........when it is wet it will kill things
what is does: PVC is poly vinyl chloride so what it does is unwinds the chlorine atoms and binds them together.............. so your safe once it dries in like 20mins- 120mins........basically when it doesnt smell anymore...................
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