PVC Cement

[Happyfeet]

Hey guys, I'm doing my plumbing today and I picked up some PVC Cement. (I think).

 

I want to make sure its OK to use and won't harm the fishies.

 

It's Oatey brand Great White Pipe Joint Compound. I got it because it said it was Non Toxic. However, I think I may of picked up the wrong bottle because it does say non hardening and its for threaded pipe use.

 

But before I go back to return it, could you give me suggestions on what to pick up? I am a complete plumbing newbie.

 

It's # is 31230

Edited September 22, 2009 by Happyfeet

[Fazio92]

I use striaght "PVC Cement" nothing special, the terribly bad smelling type, that uses a little paintbush built into the lid. After bonding the pieces together I just let it sit for a few hours outside to let the fumes dissipate, before letting my tank water hit it. I've been doing it that way for years with no problem. I've never heard of anyone using the one you are referring to though, but that's just with my experience. Good luck!

[Coral Hind]

You grabbed the wrong stuff. You want a "cement" were as you grabbed a "pipe dope". It is great for threaded connections instead of using teflon tape but it is not intended for use with slip joints.

[Happyfeet]

You grabbed the wrong stuff. You want a "cement" were as you grabbed a "pipe dope". It is great for threaded connections instead of using teflon tape but it is not intended for use with slip joints.

 

I'll put it on my threaded connections then return it for what I really need thanks!

[Origami]

I don't use pipe dope on my PVC threaded connections. I choose, instead, to use teflon tape. It's cleaner and you don't have to wait for it to set up before putting in under pressure. Here's a Lowe's link for teflon tape so you know what to look for.

 

Here's a quick online primer on how to use teflon tape.

 

I generally use 3-5 wraps after a double or triple wrap at the end of the thread.

 

As for PVC cement, Oatey Rain-R-Shine has a following here. You can get it at Lowe's and use it on your hard pipe connections. I also use purple primer on these hard pipe connections. When working with flexible PVC, however, I don't use primer on the flexible pipe and I use a medium-bodied cement instead. See this link for instructions on gluing up flexible pipe or spa flex.

 

Here's a quick video tutorial on how to glue PVC pipe.

(now if we only had embedded video....)

[Happyfeet]

I don't use pipe dope on my PVC threaded connections. I choose, instead, to use teflon tape. It's cleaner and you don't have to wait for it to set up before putting in under pressure. Here's a Lowe's link for teflon tape so you know what to look for.

 

Here's a quick online primer on how to use teflon tape.

 

I generally use 3-5 wraps after a double or triple wrap at the end of the thread.

 

As for PVC cement, Oatey Rain-R-Shine has a following here. You can get it at Lowe's and use it on your hard pipe connections. I also use purple primer on these hard pipe connections. When working with flexible PVC, however, I don't use primer on the flexible pipe and I use a medium-bodied cement instead. See this link for instructions on gluing up flexible pipe or spa flex.

 

Here's a quick video tutorial on how to glue PVC pipe.

(now if we only had embedded video....)

 

Thank you very much for this information! Exactly what I was needing.

[Steve175]

+1 for regular cement (red lettering for both "PVC and CPVC) to follow purple primer. Use in a ventilated area and still enjoy the buzz!!!