My PVC from return moves help

Deezill · Dec 13, 2019

hey, guys, I have my plumbing set but my problem is that my 1" PVC from my return moves. I guess because of the check valve that's on it is heavy how can I make it steady and not move. Thanks for your help. Post links to what I would need. Once again thanks.

P.S
I know I ran out of blue PVC screw it. I will spray paint the white part. Maybe.

El_Guapo13 · Dec 13, 2019

Ummm......duct tape? I have no experience with larger setups that aren't an AIO setup so..... #reefsquad !!! Help!!!!

vetteguy53081 · Dec 13, 2019

You can glue a nylon pipe clamp to back or obtain a sticky tie strap mount and zip tie it firm

Deezill · Dec 13, 2019

El_Guapo13 said:
Ummm......duct tape? I have no experience with larger setups that aren't an AIO setup so..... #reefsquad !!! Help!!!!

Not sure if your joking but I’m really considering

Deezill · Dec 13, 2019

vetteguy53081 said:
You can glue a nylon pipe clamp to back or obtain a sticky tie strap mount and zip tie it firm

Where do I get this.

vetteguy53081 · Dec 13, 2019

Deezill said:
Where do I get this.

Any place with computer supplies.... home depot, menards and these can be used alis to tie down your power head cords and other wires/ cables for neat organization

El_Guapo13 · Dec 13, 2019

Deezill said:
Not sure if your joking but I’m really considering

I was just joking lol. I thought about suggesting zip ties before I saw your picture, but then after seeing it I wasn't surr how it could work. I didn't realize there were such a thing as sticky tie mounts until @vetteguy53081 made his post. Learn something new every day.

Deezill · Dec 13, 2019

vetteguy53081 said:
Any place with computer supplies.... home depot, menards and these can be used alis to tie down your power head cords and other wires/ cables for neat organization

Thank you so much. My 210 will see water this weekend.

K7BMG · Dec 13, 2019

Dont rely on the sticky tape on the bases to last.
The adhesive on most of them fail.
I recomend applying some superglue to the pad.
Especially on stuff that will vibrate.
But the problem you may have is the zip tie pads are thin, and you will have a gap.
You can use conduit hangars and one of these can be screwed to the stand and then clamp it.
These hangars hold the conduit off the surface by about a half inch. These are also called Minerallac straps. Can be found in all hardware stores.

vetteguy53081 · Dec 13, 2019

K7BMG said:
Dont rely on the sticky tape on the bases to last.
The adhesive on most of them fail.
I recomend applying some superglue to the pad.
Especially on stuff that will vibrate.
But the problem you may have is the zip tie pads are thin, and you will have a gap.
You can use conduit hangars and one of these can be screwed to the stand and then clamp it.
These hangars hold the conduit off the surface by about a half inch. These are also called Minerallac straps. Can be found in all hardware stores.

Im actually on year 3 of the sticky tape holding. Then again I cleaned area well with alcohol for best chance of adhesion

reef lover · Dec 13, 2019

+1 to plastic strapping...do not use the metal kind!

Retro Reefer · Dec 13, 2019

The plastic zip tie mounts work great, I’m using them on 2 tanks to support PVC pipes. As others have mentioned just make sure to clean and prep surface to insure proper adhesion.

Deezill · Dec 13, 2019

Retro Reefer said:
The plastic zip tie mounts work great, I’m using them on 2 tanks to support PVC pipes. As others have mentioned just make sure to clean and prep surface to insure proper adhesion.

Will do. I am looking forward to this now.

mfinn · Dec 13, 2019

I found some of those peel and stick pads with the zip ties on amazon.

ca1ore · Dec 13, 2019

These work really well if you can find a away to anchor them.

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Peace River · Dec 13, 2019

vetteguy53081 said:
You can glue a nylon pipe clamp to back or obtain a sticky tie strap mount and zip tie it firm

+1

For anyone reviewing this thread in the future, you can also find these online by searching "zip tie adhesive mounts".

Deezill · Dec 14, 2019

Thanks to everyone with input. I went with the zip ties and the adhesive backing. I also added crazy glue to ensure it would not move. I used 6 zipties with backs. Solid. I am prepping rodi water for a leak test now. I will update my build thread soon with the journey. I'm moving forward.

P.S
My spray paint game needs work