PVC plumming in the tank

[lnarobbins]

hey I was wondering is it safe to use PVC pipe to plum in my U.V. sterilizer. currently I am using 5/8 flexable tubing it looks tachy. will the PVC glue poison my tank or is their special glue you got to get
thank you
Alan

 

[lnarobbins]

a yes it will kill your fish
or no its ok will be fine
thank you
Alan

 

[bammbamm74]

You can use PVC Cement in your tank. It's not really "glue", it actually bonds the PVC material together.

 

[broomer5]

Make sure that the pvc primer and cement are both listed by NSF ( National Safety Foundation )
You'd think by looking at the label of pvc cement that these organic compounds would not be safe - but if you cement fittings together and let them dry - you'll be okay.
I always glue, then let dry overnight if possible, and then I'll run tapwater through the fittings/piping prior to placing it in my tank.
Maybe paranoid.
Maybe just a precaution.
But it makes me feel better.
If you want to read up on this topic - do a Google.com search for the following;
Tons of info on the net.
NSF 14 or NSF 61

 

[lnarobbins]

thanx, the flex tubing I have looks terrible. I figured PVC will atleast look better. I just was'nt sure about the pipe glue and the fish.
the more I think about it, I fill my tank from my tap and I have PVC pipe soooo the fish are still alive so the glue is non toxic I guess. <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" />
thanx
Alan