PVC Cement and Primer Questions

[gio28]

im doing a diy sump but im concerned about the primer and cement being safe for my tank. i read that if its dry it will be fine. is that true? and also...do i have to use primer cause i dont want purple all over my pipes? not that its a big deal but id rather have a clean look and spend those few extra bucks on something else.

 

[reefforbrains]

Primer does soften the pipes and make a more solid weld between them.
In our tanks, the pressure is not what it is in most other applications so the primer is not required if you dont want it.
Perfectly safe when it dries.

 

[gio28]

thanks for the quick reply. i feel better now about the cement not leeching stuff into my tank once its dry.

 

[reefforbrains]

And just for giggles what part of Cali are you from? Cant remember if you mentioned it before.

 

[gio28]

lol nor cal. like an hour north of san francisco.

 

[gio28]

how about you?

 

[reefforbrains]

Your right in my backyard~!
About a dozen of us are in the Sac area active on the boards..

 

[gio28]

haha whoa that is really close. im only like an 1 1/2 hours away from sac

 

[reefforbrains]

Sac is only about an hour and a half from Frisco, You farther north like in Yuba? There is are 2 good shops there in Marysville, but I am sure you know abotu them already if from there.

 

[reefforbrains]

I should mention, it is not needed that I pinpoint your location, just always nice to find others for local swapping and to help one another for things such as babysittig when on trips etc.
Pleasure to meet ya.

 

[gio28]

i live in rohnert park...its right next to santa rosa. the way i go to sac takes 1 - 1 1/2 hours. but anyways pleasure to meet ya too.

 

[windlasher]

Originally Posted by gio28
http:///forum/post/3092203
thanks for the quick reply. i feel better now about the cement not leeching stuff into my tank once its dry.
i use the primer to COLOR some things in my tank such as PVC pipes. no problem once it is dry