Toxicity of Rubber or PVC cement

jkillam · 10-20-2009, 09:14 AM

Need to repair some plumbing. Can rubber fittings/couplings or pvc cement be toxic to livestock?

Mr.Peanut · 10-20-2009, 09:17 AM

If its used correctly, pvc cement will not be toxic to livestock. All of my plumbing in the tank is glued together.

fihsboy · 10-20-2009, 09:20 AM

Just let it cure before firing it back up. No biggie.

Loverotties · 10-20-2009, 09:36 AM

Hop · 10-20-2009, 09:42 AM

I've used PVC cement and fired the line up on the tank within about 5 minutes and never had an issue.

jkillam · 10-20-2009, 09:49 AM

What about rubber? Need to repair a connection between pvc and flexible pipe.

fihsboy · 10-20-2009, 09:58 AM

same thing, you should be fine.

Hop · 10-20-2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkillam

What about rubber? Need to repair a connection between pvc and flexible pipe.

You sure it is going to hold? Is it the best fix?

Loverotties · 10-20-2009, 10:11 AM

Rubber is ok,but if you use ozone it can dry out the rubber over time.

wharyat · 10-20-2009, 10:27 AM

Where are you using rubber at? Just curious, as I've never used it on a reef.