New Tank Arrived. Need Some Plumbing Advice...

[Lance]

Originally Posted by hummer

I've been trying to dry fit all the plumbing parts together but there are some connections that require a bit of force. Like PVC into Bulkhead in the overflow. Any recommendations on how or what order I should plumb my setup? Or what order do people generally plumb their parts so that you can easily connect all the parts from overflow to sump? I'm worried about adding to much force to get the parts to fit together once the glue is on that the tank might chip or crack.
Thanks!!

For dry fitting, a little petroleum jelly helps. Just wipe it off when you're ready to glue

[mark]

I measure my PVC then cut to length, then dry fit more for marking for alignment. As said if you de-burr the pipe, it will bottom out with the glue, as the glue acts as a lube.

I'd be a little hesitant about trying any lubricant for fear of contaminating the joint.

[hummer]

Thanks for all the advice. I'm getting ready to glue now. Just wondering...Do I need to apply pvc cement to connecting parts that are going to be inside the fish tank?

Here is what I have so far by dry fitting. The pieces will fit more accurately once I apply the primer and glue. Am I on the right track before I start glueing?

I'm still missing a pvc on the far overflow. I'll cut that tomorrow.


These parts will be connect with flex hose.

[banditpowdercoat]

Looking good to me

[hummer]

Cool!! Thanks! I'm excited to start filling it with water. Do I need to apply pvc cement to connecting parts that are going to be inside the fish tank?

[digital-audiophile]

Not really since if it leaks it's just going back in the tank anyhow

[hummer]

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

Not really since if it leaks it's just going back in the tank anyhow

OK. That's what I thought. I was just worried that pressure might force the parts to fall off.