PVC glue

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  1. Kevin88

    Kevin88 Astrea Snail

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    Is this safe to use?

    homedepot.com/p/Oatey-Rain-R-Shine-16-oz-PVC-Cement-308933/100342516

    If not what do you recommend?
     
    Kevin88, Jan 20, 2014
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  2. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    I used THIS. IMO it looks cleaner then the blue one you posted.
     
    Camkha1234, Jan 20, 2014
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  3. mikekx65

    mikekx65 Skunk Shrimp

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    If done right the glue shouldn't come into contact with water at all. The glue stays on the outside of the PVC and the only way it'll end up inside where the water flows is if you use too much glue and it oozes everywhere and into the inside of the pipe.
     
    mikekx65, Jan 20, 2014
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    The glue is harmless once dried.If the pipe is under pressure you want to use a primer before the glue.;)
     
    Vinnyboombatz, Jan 20, 2014
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  5. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    Christy's Red Hot Blue Glue - this stuff is the bomb, dries quickly and is bullet-proof
     
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  6. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    Rain or shine is what I use, its safe. Dries quick too.
     
    DSC reef, Jan 21, 2014
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