For those of you using spaflex

[lastlight]

I'm still trying to once again get used to that sinking feeling as I walk down the stairs and hear water moving in my tank. Praying it's all moving on the INSIDE of it.

[christyf5]

LOL, yeah I have a tuned ear for it now. Especially if one of the pumps sounds "off".

My "glass" is half full today!

[Tom R]

Just a hint.

When working on a plumbing project go to your local HD or Rona and pick up the fittings you have planned and at least 25% more than the plan. This will help to eliminate those extra trips in the middle of your project. HD and Rona allow you to return the unused items once the project is completed.

Tom R

[Jason McK]

There is a Glue specific for Spa Flex. I believe the primer is the same. I did not use the regular PVC Glue so I'm not sure how well it works.

I also heated the oven to about 150F and would place the spa Flex in the oven to sofen it up.

J

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by Tom R

Just a hint.

When working on a plumbing project go to your local HD or Rona and pick up the fittings you have planned and at least 25% more than the plan. This will help to eliminate those extra trips in the middle of your project. HD and Rona allow you to return the unused items once the project is completed.

Tom R

Actually sometimes I find the break required by the extra trips helps keep the frustration levels down Besides, I seem to lose the receipts about 30seconds after the cashier gives them to me so taking stuff back is a bit of a crap shoot.

[lastlight]

I once returned 2 different fittings in the span of an hour and got it third try. The girl at the counter thought I was a dumbass I'm sure.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by christyf5

What do you use for glue? Can you still use that PVC glue?

yes, amke sure you prime it and glue it good.

Steve

[Aquatic Addictions]

Originally Posted by Tom R

Hi Christy

It sounds like you are having alot of fun. It is always exciting when comes to setting up a new tank.

For SpaFlex PVC I use Weld_On PVC 795 cement.
It is a clear cement made for gluing SpaFlex to SpaFlex or SpaFlex to rigid PVC. Always use primer first.

It is available at either Home Depot or Rona.


Tom R

This is what we used. Except we use the clear. At home depot and Rona they only have the grey. Southern Drip has the Clear in several different sizes.

Dan