I didn't see any degassing towers...
Prisitine plumbing thread!
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Garage1217
GET OFF MY LAWN
You guys got nothin on this...
Daemonfly
New member
Always my favorite
It's a nice setup, but there's one big issue I have with it.
There's electrical outlets at the bottom, with many things that need opening up for maintenance above. The sensors will eventually need pulled out for cleaning, and the filter housings will need removed to replace the filters. All of which usually don't result in a perfectly dry procedure
Guess it's an older post, but still worthy of comment I suppose, for safety reasons.
TheFishTeen
New member
Well the nicest plumbing I've seen to date is the 750 Gallon L-Shaped Display tank of Tipou.
Build Thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1698691
Build Thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1698691
MojaveReefer
Aquarium Log Guy
What kind of PVC primer and glue are you guys using to keep it so clean looking?
I used to do a lot of plumbing for pool equipment and used the standard purple primer and christy's red hot glue.
I used to do a lot of plumbing for pool equipment and used the standard purple primer and christy's red hot glue.
autodave
New member
Lowes and HD carry primer and glue in clear
MojaveReefer
Aquarium Log Guy
ahhhh...I was not aware....this is exciting news to me. I'll have to add it to list.
TheFishTeen
New member
Well i'm setting myself up for argument here but I'm gonna say it anyway.
In an aquarium set up, primer is not needed for PVC. A good coat of clear PVC glue is all that is needed. You do not need the primer.
In an aquarium set up, primer is not needed for PVC. A good coat of clear PVC glue is all that is needed. You do not need the primer.
OregonReefer
New member
Not quite the elaborate setups some have done but...
Taken just before putting the finishing touches on it
Taken just before putting the finishing touches on it
The Punisher
New member
Actually, I believe it is required for spa flex.
Amoore311
New member
The correct way to join PVC is Glue and Primer. Why would want to forgo doing something properly to save no time... and a paltry amount of money.
On top of that., your joints have a much higher tendency to leak if primer is not used.......that's why it's made and mandated under code for residential plumbing.
PVC joined with just glue..... Physical Bond
PVC joined correct w/ glue and primer..... Chemical Bond
If you want to risk leaks and having to cut out plumbing because you don't think you need primer.... go right ahead. I'll spend the extra $2-3$ and do the job correctly, and not have a single worry about a leak.
You can also get clear primer. You might not be able to find it at Home Depot, but it's available.
dahenley
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that is what i was trying to say... but i guess sarcasm got in my way.
thanks for clarifying that for me!
now, lets see some more nice plumbing!
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23979&catid=727
I like using schedule 40 gray pipe. It is the best of both worlds. They also have schedule 80 if you really want overkill.
Gluing PVC without primer is still a chemical bond. It's simply not as strong a bond as one made with primer. The primer removes the manufacturing glaze on the pipe and slightly softens the surface but it does not change the bond from physical to chemical.
