PVC primer/cement

[usfpaul82]

Are there any concerns with using standard PVC primer and cement for sump plumbing in regards to chemicals getting into your water?

 

[gotbags-10]

nope, if you think about it all your household plumbing uses it and its safe to drink water coming from those pipes

 

[hllywd]

I let some of mine cure for about an hour before restarting my new LifeReef sump last Sunday night with all new drains and returns plus a modified return manifold. I didn't see any problems. I would however normally let it cure overnight if I could. The project went awry when the old return manifold and the new drain didn't play nice so I built a simplified version of the entire system. I'd say about half of my 120's plumbing had been glued for an hour before I flipped the switches...

Tim

 

[kgross]

Once it is dry it is completely safe. Just let it dry for as long as you can or rinse with fresh water before you turn it back on.

Kim