Tips on Gluing Smaller Diameter PVC?

[Departed]

Hi Everybody,

I am about to begin putting together the plumbing for my reef tank and noticed that the brush end of the PVC glue I got is rather large in comparison to the smaller diameter fittings (1/2") I am planning to use. It looks like it will cause a lot of excess primer/glue to glob over when I swipe the inside of the fittings with the brush.

Any tips on how to not make a giant mess of my fittings on the smaller diameter pieces? Not the end of the world if it drips, but I figured I'd run it by those who have done this before.

Thanks! :beer:

 

[Redman88]

While not the best practice at the pressure we run stuff on our fish tanks just glueing one side is plenty strong enough.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

A Small can will have a small brush.

 

[billdogg]

A small can with small brush, applying glue to just one side, and use a paper towel (actually, a bunch of them) to wipe the fittings on the outside. I prefer the medium duty because it dries clear.

 

[skeeter_ca]

Ditto, small can, small brush.

skeeter

 

[rfgonzo]

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