Pvc return pipes.

twintrades · Oct 14, 2013

Hey im Building a Breeding rack for clowns. I have the main plumbing fixture plumbed in. But im wondering if i should Glue my valves in place or if they will work fine by Just inerting into the pipes? I just dont want to have one Blow out! But i like the idea of being able to remove something for what ever reason i want.

Coraloliseffect · Oct 14, 2013

Don't hundred percent follow. But if you mean you have a slip ball valves, yes they should be glued. But if your able to return them and get what they call a true union. It's got union fitting built in. Sometimes cheaper to buy a union and valve discreetly

twintrades · Oct 14, 2013

Yea i just glued them on. After thinking about it im Leaving the End piece of PVC pipe loose. Its only going to have the water flowing thru it into the tank. If it would ever fall off its not a big deal. The flow wont change or make a mess. It just will empty into the tank closer to the Drain. LOL i dont know why i stressed so much about it.

Murfman · Oct 14, 2013

Not gluing them and you will have salt creep real bad too. Glad you glued them.

twintrades · Oct 15, 2013

what about the drains ? I wanted to use them with the ability to slip them off if needed. But running a test they develop a drip...... Can i get by with just Glueing the Fitting going into my bulkhead ?

Coraloliseffect · Oct 15, 2013

PVC unions. If you look at peoples tanks as they upgrade and redo the plumbing after about the third fourth iteration you will see they have many unions all over their plumbing. Just so they can take them apart. A little investment now pays off in the long run

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twintrades · Oct 15, 2013

Yea i would do things diff now. LOL but my stand, And plumbing dont allow for adding them.:squigglemouth: For now ill try glueing just the pipe that comes out of the bulkhead. Thats the only spot that leaks. Drip,drip drip Verry little. But i dont want to have any water issues in my back room so im testing with tap water till this is all tight!

When i build my Grow out rack ill do it the right way! lol