Use of Super Glue for PVC pipes

[seamonkee]

Hey guys,

I need an answer on this quickly (that's why i post in Kopi-tiam).

I was cleaning my tank after clearing my tangnyikan stuff (Yes, I gave up Tanganyikan cichlids too!) and was clearing the PVC return pipe of some bio-foul build ups when the PVC joint came apart...

Now the question is after I dried up the tank, can I just use super glue to put back the PVC joint? Is super glue water resistant enoff that it won't leak?

If I have to use a special glue? What brand and what glue do I use? Lastly, and where to get?

Thanks!

Seamonkee

[hammerhd]

what you mean "come apart"?

But can use PVC glue once glue the only way is to break it open

[seamonkee]

what you mean "come apart"?

But can use PVC glue once glue the only way is to break it open

Meaning the joint came loose....

So does it mean super glue is water proof?

Or do I use PVC glue? and PVC glue can I get from any hardware shop?

[Tanga]

Bro I suggest you buy PVC glue it only cost a few dollar but make sure you clean the pipe before applying the glue. You can get the glue from any hardware shop and it won't harden if kept for long period.

[Achilles Tang]

Superglue won't hold PVC.

Only PVC glue can do the job... let it dry after a couple of minutes and you have a permanent joint.

[seamonkee]

Kamsiah... thanks... hehe... Off to the hardware shop tomolo!

[tayhonglee]

dang, what are you going to keep next for your built in tank? love your tank thread man. post here lah. even if its not marine, im sure most people (me for sure) would love to see how your tank is doing.

[seamonkee]

Thanks for the compliments bro...

Let's see... I'm going for tropical fishes this time round (something simple and easier to thrive in our kind of climate)... Now that I'm going without chiller...

Keeping maintenance low and free without sacrificing on esthetics and looks... hehe... its back to the old drawing board... I wouldnt be leaving that 5 footer tank empty... it is a nice wall feature in our house...

1) Definitely NOT for luohans, arowanas or red parrots

2) may consider amazon set up with gars and such...

3) or maybe black sand, branches and stuff with only one pink giant gourami (May look good since my tank background is black)...

4) or a pair of oscars (white one) with branches and stuff...

5) or if I am wild, I may go recreate atlantis... some columns and stuff...

6) I once saw a pix with a Buddha head in a planted tank... nice touch but I'm Christian so perhaps that's out...

7) lots of options for me to explore... may do bamboo also....

[tayhonglee]

oh yeah, i saw the pic with buddah head before. looks very nice. there's a book that i saw in popular a few months ago about decorating aquariums. some of the pics are a little unconventional, but very interesting nonetheless. i try to find the link first

[Gouldian]

Thanks for the compliments bro...

Let's see... I'm going for tropical fishes this time round (something simple and easier to thrive in our kind of climate)... Now that I'm going without chiller...

Keeping maintenance low and free without sacrificing on esthetics and looks... hehe... its back to the old drawing board... I wouldnt be leaving that 5 footer tank empty... it is a nice wall feature in our house...

1) Definitely NOT for luohans, arowanas or red parrots

2) may consider amazon set up with gars and such...

3) or maybe black sand, branches and stuff with only one pink giant gourami (May look good since my tank background is black)...

4) or a pair of oscars (white one) with branches and stuff...

5) or if I am wild, I may go recreate atlantis... some columns and stuff...

6) I once saw a pix with a Buddha head in a planted tank... nice touch but I'm Christian so perhaps that's out...

7) lots of options for me to explore... may do bamboo also....

Hi bro,

Keep us updated with your new venture. Always enjoys your tank updates.

[seamonkee]

oh yeah, i saw the pic with buddah head before. looks very nice. there's a book that i saw in popular a few months ago about decorating aquariums. some of the pics are a little unconventional, but very interesting nonetheless. i try to find the link first

Cool cool... let me know...

[hammerhd]

Meaning the joint came loose....

So does it mean super glue is water proof?

Or do I use PVC glue? and PVC glue can I get from any hardware shop?

Ohhh brain not working last night tot it comes apart length wise. Haha

PVC glue once apply cant pull apart so be very careful

[ClOwNy_LoVeR]

silicon glue also can mah try tat

[Nickel]

Get PVC glue. Only around $2.50 a tin enough for most tank piping project.

Very strong and water resistant. Can get at most hardware shop that sells PVC pipes.