What Glue?

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pirate_bob

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I have a question what glue should I use for connecting clear plastic line to pvc?? I'm unsure of what is safe for the fishies...
It's for my pump in the fuge/sump going back to the tank?
 

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Member
none heat the clear line in hot water for a minute to get soft then hook it up to the hard line it will work you can put a hose clamp over it if it not under water or a zip tie if it is
 
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pirate_bob

Guest
A zip tie??????????
Ok, I have a hose clamp for the one thats connected to the pvc on top of the tank.... but for the pieces under water just warm them in boiling hot water like a mouth piece type deal so it will then form to the pvc? How does a zip tie keep it tight or is it just a way to form an air tight seal?
 
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pirate_bob

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it would pry be fine as long as i keep the glue outside the tubing not on the inside
 
I used tubing and PVC fittings that fit over the ouside of the tubing (the same way as rigid pvc tubing). Then I used PVC primer and glue to attach them. This way, I don't reduce the pipe and restrict the flow at the joints. Holds really well so far.
Hope this helps
-Christine
:)
 
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