New Tank Arrived. Need Some Plumbing Advice...

[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.

[digital-audiophile]

If it's just the return from your sump it shouldn't really have that much pressure. On my rebie return the my overflow I just have the fittings pushed together with no glue, the drip a little bit and get salt creep but have not had any major issues with not using glue.