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Unread 02/07/2015, 03:26 AM   #1
Ed Kazz
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Glue Time

I am re-doing my drain lines from display tank to basement. When I installed them a few years ago I made the mistake on going with 1" spa flex and this is undersized....now I am re-doing the plumbing with 2". Would like to know how long must I wait for the glue to dry and be safe...I am going to try this stuff...http://www.walmart.com/ip/37656812?w...670751&veh=sem

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Unread 02/07/2015, 09:11 AM   #2
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With regular pvc glue after a few minutes is safe. I have not used the gorilla kind but it should be similar.


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Unread 02/08/2015, 02:17 AM   #3
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Thanks will give it a shot !


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Unread 02/08/2015, 04:48 AM   #4
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Dude PVC gluing is a 2 step process You need cleaner and glue to get a proper joint. Go your local HD or Lowes and get it in the plumbing section.
Here's how it works.
Step 1.
First you DRY fit all your PVC together into whatever you're making.Make alinement marks on your pieces and fitting so you know how they go back together to get the proper angles etc.
Step 2:
Take it all apart and apply cleaner to insides of all fitting and about the last inch of the pipe thats going into said fitting. Do this for all your joints. DO NOT!!! put the pieces together yet.
Step 3:
Now One joint at a time Apply cement to the inside of the fitting and the same part of the pipe as you applied the cleaner Immediately put the pieces together and aline your marks. Make sure you push it all the way in and hold it tight for like 10-15 secs. This stuff is like superglue It dries very fast.
Im sure there is probably a good instructional video on You Tube or elsewhere that you can watch before you try this
Hope this helps Good Luck


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Unread 02/08/2015, 09:44 AM   #5
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Unread 02/08/2015, 10:23 AM   #6
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FWIW - for our purposes (low pressure return lines and what is effectively 0 pressure drain lines) you don't really need to bother with cleaner or primer. I will use a bit of the cleaner if the pipe is really dirty, but otherwise, medium duty (clear) PVC cement is more than enough. I (and many other reefers) have done it this way for many years without issue.

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Unread 02/08/2015, 11:20 AM   #7
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If you mean safe as far as leaks, I agree that it sets really fast. For the chemicals, I usually wait until I can't smell it anymore (same with paint and other things that gas) just to be safe. I figure if it can't get to my nose, it can't get into the water. It's a good idea to flush the pipes after too, to clear any shavings or if you dropped a pliers in there.


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