any special glue for Spa Flex?
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smellsfishy2me
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IPS
WELD-ON PVC 795
Cememnt for flexible and ridgid PVC pipe
WELD-ON PVC 795
Cememnt for flexible and ridgid PVC pipe
sublime250
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Yes there is, Its a bit more flexable than regular glue to allow for movement of the spa flex. Do NOT glue any spa flex without the correct glue/solvent
I've used standard PVC cement on SpaFlex without issue.
FYI, you can 'relax' the curve out of SpaFlex, making it easier to work with. I heat it in the oven @ 200 for about 10 minutes or until it's almost too hot to hold, then lay it out straight and let it cool. (and cramming a 10' piece of 1.5" SpaFlex into my oven was a challenge on it's own!).
FYI, you can 'relax' the curve out of SpaFlex, making it easier to work with. I heat it in the oven @ 200 for about 10 minutes or until it's almost too hot to hold, then lay it out straight and let it cool. (and cramming a 10' piece of 1.5" SpaFlex into my oven was a challenge on it's own!).
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TheVillageIdiot
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i used the magical purple prep and regular pvc cement, haven't had a leak in over a year... 
ok, this is one of the dumbest things I've ever heard of . . .
I went into both Home Depot and Lowe's and they both carry Spa-flex. What they don't carry is the solvent to adhere it to anything!!! That's just dumb- it's like a computer store carrying everything for a computer . . .except for the keyboard. Or a show store carrying the shoes . . . but not the shoelaces
I even called our local plastics store- they don't carry anything either ***? in fact, they'd never heard of it and they carry Weld On products
I went into both Home Depot and Lowe's and they both carry Spa-flex. What they don't carry is the solvent to adhere it to anything!!! That's just dumb- it's like a computer store carrying everything for a computer . . .except for the keyboard. Or a show store carrying the shoes . . . but not the shoelaces
I even called our local plastics store- they don't carry anything either ***? in fact, they'd never heard of it and they carry Weld On products
cstires
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Just get regular PVC glue, that's what I did. I asked the Home Depot Employees about it and they said it couldn't be used, etc.... I then walked over to a jacuzzi they had setting out and saw the same spa tubing glued into a regular PVC fitting using regular PVC glue.
I too have been running it this way for over a year now...
I too have been running it this way for over a year now...
jpatrician
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I too use regular PVC primer and glue, and have had no problems.
Qwiv
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You really should use the special glue as the regular glue can break over time. I had a problem with an install that I forgot the spa flex glue at home and just used the regular stuff thinking it would be OK. Well, the spa flex pulled out of the fitting after a few weeks and I had to pay for the repairs caused by the water damage. If you can't find it, use the gray heavy duty glue and put it on thick. The solvent is the same as other PVC. Everyone on here who says that the regular glue works either has an install where it doesn't require the flexibility of the spa flex solvent or it just has not broken on them yet. There is a reason they make a special glue for spa flex.
bureau13
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For what its worth, the guy at the spa factory place where I got some spa flex in bulk told me to use "the blue stuff." Now, the only "blue stuff" I've ever seen claims to be "all weather" and is ready for light use in about an hour. I don't KNOW that that is the stuff, but it does seem thicker and more flexible, so who knows. It says nothing on the label about spa flex per se.
One other note...someone recommended hose barbs and clamps. I've been told repeatedly that that is NOT a good idea for spa flex. If you want to use hose barbs and clamps, use flexible vinyl tubing designed for that. Spa flex is designed for use with PVC fittings, and should be glued in place.
One other note...someone recommended hose barbs and clamps. I've been told repeatedly that that is NOT a good idea for spa flex. If you want to use hose barbs and clamps, use flexible vinyl tubing designed for that. Spa flex is designed for use with PVC fittings, and should be glued in place.
1SickReefer
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I too used the regular PVC cement. No leaks in over a year.
