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smoney
01/22/2007, 10:29 PM
I just did some work on a DIY refugium addition of a trash can refuge. All I want to know is that I just put primer and pvc cement on the plumbing, how long does it take for that stuff to dry before I can attach it to my system?

I dont want my fishies to die! :(

BeanAnimal
01/22/2007, 10:30 PM
You should be fine after 15-20 minutes. If you are concerned wait an hour or so and rinse with water. Running carbon will help also. Most of us glue and go. How big is the tank?

smoney
01/22/2007, 10:35 PM
Yeah, I have apprenticed for a few installs, and they usually just glue and go, but thats usually when they just set up the tank. I wasnt sure because, this is already an established tank, I dont want to mess things up.

Its only a 50 gallon tank.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1019750

god910
01/22/2007, 11:12 PM
Glue and go- I built a whole new return line and modified my downpipe let it set up, rinsed with r/o and hooked it back up. You really don't even have to rinse, you'll notice that the cement solidifies upon contact with water.

smoney
01/22/2007, 11:15 PM
cool thanks alot guys.