reef safe pvc glue?

[Tbone675]

what should i buy?

[StevieT]

PVC cement hardware store.

[Mr. Fosi]

To my knowledge, all PVC cements are reef safe if allowed to cure for the proper time (usually 12-24 hours).

[scottyreef]

all i use is Oatey all purpose cement with no primer

[Tbone675]

all i use is Oatey all purpose cement with no primer

 

brings up another point to prime or not to prime.....

 

also slip fit bulk heads do you need to seal the barbed end that slips into the threaded end?

[121a]

i prime, i have my return primed purple so it looks clean.

[scottyreef]

i just sand around the pipe for better adhesion and just wipe the pipe off with clean rag i guess you could use some alcohol to clean it a bit better if you want

[reefdan]

i don't even let it cure (the PVC cement) for more than 5 minutes (just my experience -cure away).

 

EDIT: i use the "red hot blue glue"

[Tbone675]

this site is so great you get answers so fast.....

[SPS20]

15 minutes is long enough such that it is non-toxic.

 

You can wait for 24 hours, but it isn't neccessary.

[Sctn4Elk]

i prime, i have my return primed purple so it looks clean.

 

+1 Oatey primer, cement and cleaner...

[MiddReef]

I've always used the good old fashioned purple stuff and I'm yet to see any ill effects...I know a LFS owner who just glues and adds it to the tank whenever he needs any new plumbing, so I think as long as you let it cure for a bit you're in the clear!

[J.J.]

I use Harvey's clear primer, and Oatey's Heavy cement.

 

I didn't bother giving any cure time either. Nothing seemed to care.