Order to cement PVC

[Orchids]

Last night I cut out all of my PVC piping and did a dry connect run to ensure I like it. My question is in what order do I start to secure the pieces?

Can I assemble it all and after it has completely cured do I attach the last piece to the bulkhead?

Thanks

Just a bit unsure

 

[techreef]

No, doing it that way is an invitation for it not to fit into a tight space, be off by an 1/8 of a rotation on some joint, etc.

When you're gluing up your plumbing, it's very helpful to work from the most stationary point out. ie, start from your tank's drain bulkhead, and work out. Doing this ensures that the plumbing has to fit the space you hope it fits in, and that all your turns/corners/intersections will line up w/ immovable variables like the walls of your stand, etc. Have fun!

 

[Orchids]

Thanks. I am looking forward to it. I have had the tank in place for 18 months and I am finally getting it set up. I will move my 90 into the 120 and turn the 90 into a river tank.

 

[Brenden]

Def build as you go or you will be off at the end.