PVC glue

[deep6er]

What is the safest PVC glue (or cement) to use for aquarium plumbing?

 

[skeeter-doc]

safest as far as what? I believe it is all safe to use on the plumbing

 

[JGoslee]

Any PVC glue will be safe.

 

[nyvp]

the glue goes inert and has no unsafe qualities when dry

 

[mg426]

PVC cement. You can use the two part cement or One part.

 

[MacnReef]

All cement is fine to use. I have also found that to be true with paint. Once it dries, its just a pigment.

Mike

 

[Salty Brother]

Its all safe once it drys, remember that you will want to buy the pvc cleaner, so you can clean it before you put the glue on. And if you care about looks, you can buy clear pvc glue instead of the purple looking stuff, but I think its more expensive.

 

[bkwudzjeep]

I've used the Green bottle and Blue bottle of Oatey with no issues...have also used the purple primer.....no problems.

Give your pipes a twist when put them together to break up any missed spots or air bubbles when glueing.

 

[deep6er]

Wow thanks for the responses. I had a good feeling it would be inert once dried. I had a employee at home depot say it may be toxic. I new it was toxic at a liquid form but not when dried just wanted another opinion.

Thanks again

 

[PJSEA]

You probably want to flush it with fresh water once it's set up.
Just remember that there different kinds of cement. You would use something different if you were cementing PVC flex hose into PVC fittings than if it were 2 PVC fittings being joined.