pvc cement

[jaymo]

Hi everyone I was wondering how long you have to let the cement cure prior to using it Thanks Jason

 

[ReefnQueens]

i did all my plumbing and ran water through it after 10 minutes pvc glue dries quickly
make all your cuts first and fit them together ...make a mark with a marker if angling the pipe... if the pipe is clean you really dont need to use pvc primer , if you want to feel more on the safe side then use it ....primer glue fit hold about 10 15 seconds (sometimes the pipe pushes back out) wait 5 - 10 min good to go!

 

[jaymo]

thanks

 

[masterswimmer]

I agree with Queens. Within 10-15 minutes you should be set to go.

swimmer

 

[sil3ncio]

is the cement safe for the fiss/coral if it overflows and dries inside of the pipe?

 

[Killerdrgn]

It's as safe as PVC is to fish and coral.

 

[Sean]

keep in mind there are different types of glue/sealants some you may have wait a while most of the sealants dry in a couple of minutes.

 

[boardryder]

Although you can probably get away with not waiting very long, I beleive it is worth a sound mind to let it properly dry, especially if you lay it on a little thick. Just imagine you cement everything together, and eagerly start pumping water through it with no leaks and a job well done, but months down the line that cement didn't properly seal and the joint eventually starts leaking and then you have to start all over.

Read the directions, follow the directions, USE PRIMER, and don't be in too much of a hurry. I am talking from too much experience on the eagerness side in this hobby. I already had to replumb my overflow and return.

 

[al0ha]

i usually let it stay overnight

 

[sil3ncio]

thanks everyone!