How long should i wait....

[fishes2889]

Hey guys and gals,

How long should i wait after priming and cementing my pvc pipe for my sump.....just want to get some input...

Thanks Steve

 

[twon8]

id say an hour, run some tap water through it and have at it.

 

[da6d2003]

I ALWAYS wait at least 10 mins if I'm using blue glue and working with ridgid pvc. If you're using over 1" or any flexible I'd wait longer. Obviously I have never read the instructions.

 

[fishes2889]

Just wanted to make sure....

Steve

 

[fishes2889]

Oh yeah and whats this i hear about GE silicone II glue not being "tank safe". I have seen many arguements over if its safe or not.....

Steve

 

[bryan]

you just want to make sure it's 100% silicone and doesn't contain any mildew/mold inhibitors. they do seem to make a big fuss over that at times

 

[fishes2889]

Well it says it has a "bio-seal" on it and says it protects against mold and mildew so i guess i am ok....

Hey brian- Are you going ot have prices on your website? Or do i have to email you personally about them....

Steve

 

[twon8]

Well it says it has a "bio-seal" on it and says it protects against mold and mildew so i guess i am ok....

Hey brian- Are you going ot have prices on your website? Or do i have to email you personally about them....

Steve

no, that is not good to use if it is to be touching water, it has stuff to inhibit bacterial and various organisms growth that you need in a reef tank.

what are you using it for?

 

[fishes2889]

Are you serious? well that sucks..... I am using it for the baffles......

Steve

 

[fishes2889]

It says 100% silicone on the bottle.....

Steve

 

[bryan]

They got you all straight on the silicone Steve Only thing on my site are galleries at the moment, will still be a week or so until I have the sale pages up. I'll post a notice on the home page as others have seemed confused that what is there isnt for sale

Good luck on the sump, always fun!

Peace, Bryan

 

[fishes2889]

Whats the worst it could do to the tank?

Steve

 

[fishes2889]

omg. I am so ticked (not at you guys) at myself. So basically what i did was i just wasted money on glue and glass and a 10g tank for nothing.....I am surly going to hit something... :angry5:

Steve

 

[fishes2889]

I know its just alot of work i did for nothin'.......

Steve

 

[fishes2889]

Ok so i guess i learned my lesson on researching products before buying them......

I bought more sheets of glass for the sump seeing as the other sheets are worthless with the "bad" silicone on them. I glued the baffles onto the other 10g i had laying around.

The sump will be up and running by tommorrow night, if all goes as PLANNED.

And i just want to say that i have a big problem with planning things before doing or buying sometimes. Im only 16 and am learning pretty quick that if you dont plan ahead or research before you buy products, its going to cost you time and some serious mullahhh$$$........

Thanks
Steve