joshuashih1
Seahorse Owner
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- San Jose, CA
is it harmful to the inhabetince of my tank if i use pvc primer and cement in my plumming?
is pvc primer and cement harmful for fish if you use it in your plumming
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Aquarian
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- Connecticut USA
I don't know it it is harmful or not, but I know you can't use PVC glue or primer on potable water, It is caustic. Knowing that I use CPVC pipe, primer, and glue for all my pluming. I think if it's not safe for me then it's not safe for my tank.
Potable: a liquid that is suitable for drinking.
Potable: a liquid that is suitable for drinking.
Big K
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- Nashville, TN
Um, people have PVC water services all the time.
bjohanson1234
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- Palos Heights, IL
Cpvc I believe is just a more heat resistant PVC. Both glues and primers are pretty caustic.
Aquarian
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- Connecticut USA
You can use PVC or abs pipe for waste water but not for supply lines.
Yes it is, and it's copper sized pipe. It's also not supposed to leach into the water.
Big K
Reefing newb
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- Nashville, TN
I am a plumber. I have seen plenty of PVC water supply services running into people's houses. It is used in potable water. It's just not used for water distribution within the house because it won't handle hot water.
Aquarian
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- Connecticut USA
I'm a project manager and in CT you can not use PVC on potable water. Not to argue the point but that's is why I don't use PVC. You can use copper pipe on potable water and I wouldn't think of using that on a tank. Just my 2c ;)
bjohanson1234
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- Palos Heights, IL
I have a feeling that the code is to prevent its use on hot water lines. Since it is only rated for 140 degrees, and if there is a failure of the water heater, it could possibly reach over that temperature.
In Chicago, I believe that only copper is used for water lines in a house. One reason is that the PVC supposedly releases toxins when it burns (not that is your main concern if there is a fire).
In Chicago, I believe that only copper is used for water lines in a house. One reason is that the PVC supposedly releases toxins when it burns (not that is your main concern if there is a fire).
Kelz88
Got Reef?
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- Nova Scotia
My husband uses pvc primer and glue all the time (he was a trench laborer) on the water lines around here. But as BJ said we use copper in all the houses
New PVC should be fine as long as its Schedule 40 NSF with Schedule 80 NSF fittings and joints. The reason its not allowed by municipalities is because it degrades in UV light and at high heats and high heat also reduces max pressure causing problems if your water heater goes bad. So at 78-80℉ behind and under a tank, Sch 40 NSF PVC will be fine.
Aquarian
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- Connecticut USA
It could be a state regulation. There are lots of stupid ones. I can't even have PVC suppling cold water to a janitor sink (where there is no hot water ).
In not saying you can't or that you shouldn't, just that I don't. Hundreds of people do use it with no problems at all.
In not saying you can't or that you shouldn't, just that I don't. Hundreds of people do use it with no problems at all.
Big K
Reefing newb
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- Nashville, TN
Also, on the copper thing, that's a Union thing. They object to plastic pipe because it's less of a skill-centric material and most any yutz can glue it together so the Unions fight it. They did the same thing when there was a switch from cast iron/galvanized steel drain lines to PVC. Cast iron drains lines are some real stone age materials let me tell you. Plastic is far superior to copper on all fronts.
Aquarian
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- Connecticut USA
That is a fact. We use mostly pex here now with its abilty to freeze and thaw without bursting. The unions like it even less than hard plastic.
bjohanson1234
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- Palos Heights, IL
Except looks. Copper looks better than plastic :D
I can attest to that! :D
the guy
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- Langley, British Columbia, Canada
I use Carlon all weather quick set PVC glue that does not require primer, never had any issues :thumbsup:
