What type of cement is used to weld pvc to abs bulk head?
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leviburns89
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Did you use an adhesive promoter?
yeah
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Used Oatey medium clear pvc cement only
leviburns89
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From my experience in plumbing, just keep an eye on it.
If it doesn't leak, good.
If it doesn't leak after a week, you did it right.
If it doesn't leak, good.
If it doesn't leak after a week, you did it right.
pciscott
Pirates Cove Reef
It is called PVC to ABS Green Transition glue. If you were dealing with high pressure it would be something to think about, but in our aquariums it is a very low pressure joint. If you had a pretty snug fit and used glue on both sides the joint should be sound. Note if you do use the Green transition glue let it dry for a few days before you get tank wet as it takes some time to cure.
http://www.supplyhouse.com/Oatey-30900-1-4-pt-Medium-Body-Fast-Set-ABS-PVC-Transition-Cement-Green
There are companies that you can still find PVC Bulkheads and in my opinion they are stronger and made better than some of the Cheap ABS bulkheads I have come across. I used Balboa PVC Bulkheads when I did my closed loop on the 400, but just found another company that has PVC Bulkheads pretty cheap.
Supplyhouse.com is my goto place for most PVC fittings although I still use BRS to buy the Cepex True Union Valves and Spears gate valves. I use standard white schedule 40 fittings on all my aquarium jobs they are plenty strong for the low pressure of aquariums and actually flow a little better than schedule 80 grey PVC at 1/3rd of the cost. I did just buy Red pipe from BRS for my new build. I did this after we used Blue on Rob V's tank and it came out looking very sharp.
http://www.supplyhouse.com/pex/control/search/~SEARCH_STRING=pvc bulkhead
Sweep 90's have only 1/4 the head loss of a standard 90
http://www.supplyhouse.com/PVC-Schedule-40-Fittings-14952000
Street T's make your manifolds tight annd keep your valves close together!
http://www.supplyhouse.com/PVC-Schedule-40-Fittings-14952000
Also look up street 45's and street 22.5's as they will get you going in tight areas or moving around another pipe.
http://www.supplyhouse.com/PVC-Schedule-40-Fittings-14952000
All the Schedule 40 fittings are Spears and the highest quality in my opinion.
Sorry for going off topic, but if your joint does not leak from the start you will be fine.
http://www.supplyhouse.com/Oatey-30900-1-4-pt-Medium-Body-Fast-Set-ABS-PVC-Transition-Cement-Green
There are companies that you can still find PVC Bulkheads and in my opinion they are stronger and made better than some of the Cheap ABS bulkheads I have come across. I used Balboa PVC Bulkheads when I did my closed loop on the 400, but just found another company that has PVC Bulkheads pretty cheap.
Supplyhouse.com is my goto place for most PVC fittings although I still use BRS to buy the Cepex True Union Valves and Spears gate valves. I use standard white schedule 40 fittings on all my aquarium jobs they are plenty strong for the low pressure of aquariums and actually flow a little better than schedule 80 grey PVC at 1/3rd of the cost. I did just buy Red pipe from BRS for my new build. I did this after we used Blue on Rob V's tank and it came out looking very sharp.
http://www.supplyhouse.com/pex/control/search/~SEARCH_STRING=pvc bulkhead
Sweep 90's have only 1/4 the head loss of a standard 90
http://www.supplyhouse.com/PVC-Schedule-40-Fittings-14952000
Street T's make your manifolds tight annd keep your valves close together!
http://www.supplyhouse.com/PVC-Schedule-40-Fittings-14952000
Also look up street 45's and street 22.5's as they will get you going in tight areas or moving around another pipe.
http://www.supplyhouse.com/PVC-Schedule-40-Fittings-14952000
All the Schedule 40 fittings are Spears and the highest quality in my opinion.
Sorry for going off topic, but if your joint does not leak from the start you will be fine.
yeah
Member
Thanks for the quick response.. it's a solid joint bond.. don't think I can pull it apart if I tried.
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yeah
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Thanks PCI Scott for sharing those links.. Bought all my plumbing from BRS.. went with grey fitting, blue PVC pipe
And spears valves. I'm very happy with the quality.. supply house probably my new goto place for plumbing..
BTW; I had the opportunity to drool over your 400 system couple a weeks ago when I meet Fragkiller at your house for the kessil 360..your System is aww inspiring.. no expense spared.
And spears valves. I'm very happy with the quality.. supply house probably my new goto place for plumbing..
BTW; I had the opportunity to drool over your 400 system couple a weeks ago when I meet Fragkiller at your house for the kessil 360..your System is aww inspiring.. no expense spared.
o2manyfish
o2manyfish
There is a PVC to ABS glue. I have used it to connect to Abyzz pumps. It is turquoise / green in color.
Have to special order it but it is available.
Dave B
Have to special order it but it is available.
Dave B
