plumbing Question

[idflyfisher]

The LFS says I need to silicone the pvc for my sump into bulkheads. Does this sound correct and should I just use the silicone like pvc glue?

[Jjtaylor62083]

Not sure way they would say that. Pvc glue holds residential and commercial plumbing that is under higher standing pressure. Pvc glue fuses the two pieces together.

[wooden_reefer]

Originally Posted by idflyfisher

The LFS says I need to silicone the pvc for my sump into bulkheads. Does this sound correct and should I just use the silicone like pvc glue?

Most bhs have inside and outside pipe attachment possibilities. Often the inside is not used.

If the inside is used and looseness does not cause problem, silicone is good for re-work possibility.

Are you refering to inside or outside pipe of the bh?

[sleepydoc]

Originally Posted by wooden_reefer

Most bhs have inside and outside pipe attachment possibilities. Often the inside is not used.

If the inside is used and looseness does not cause problem, silicone is good for re-work possibility.

Are you refering to inside or outside pipe of the bh?

Usually the outside threads are for the nut that holds the bulkhead on and the inside is either a threaded or slip fit connection for your PVC pipe.

Where is the LFS telling you to put silicone? If you have a treaded connection, usually teflon tape is all you need, but I suppose you could put silicone on the threads as well. If you have a slip connection I would just use PVC cement.