PVC cement dangerous?

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  1. LadyReef

    LadyReef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    H is almost done cementing the pipes for the sump, they all smell SO bad, even after washing, is this something that's dangerous?

    He is using OATEY PVC cement and primer.

    I know that sounds silly...
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    That's what I used.
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    As long as its dry it is perfectly safe.8)
     
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  4. LadyReef

    LadyReef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks! I was looking back on the search and saw it's what a lot of people used. I was just wondering how long it needs to set..
     
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  5. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Well, pretty much all, if not all of the large SPS systems I've seen have used it. I have as well. So, I can at least say there are no obvious detrimental effects :)
     
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  6. blackraven1425

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    24 hours is the normal full cure time for PVC cement.
     
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  7. wfb2270

    wfb2270 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    no smell=no vapor=fully cured.


    youll know when its dry when the smell goes away
     
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  8. LadyReef

    LadyReef Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Ahhah, thank you!
     
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  9. ComputerJohn

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    Yeah, it does stink. I'd give it at least 8 hours. Granted I have glued, replumbed, and ran water through piping that I let dry for 10min.
     
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  10. ComputerJohn

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    Not always the case, vapors can stay trapped in piping that does not allow the vapors to evaporate.

     
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