PVC cement cure time for reef use?? [Archive]

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Sir Patrick

10-10-2010, 04:27 PM

How long should return pipe cement need to cure before its safe to run??

EMUreef

10-10-2010, 04:28 PM

good question. I figure within a couple days it should be fine, maybe even a day or so, though im not to sure.

im glad ur still keeping the tank.

Skyhigh

10-10-2010, 04:30 PM

I never have waited, if it was dry i went with it never had any probs....

Sir Patrick

10-10-2010, 04:35 PM

PVC pipe I mean.

Sir Patrick

10-10-2010, 04:36 PM

Cool- thx for the replies!

iyachtuxivm

10-10-2010, 04:49 PM

Waited like 15 mins for my last batch of plumbing it was alot ( my basement sump plumbing) no issues at all.

MyNemesis

10-10-2010, 05:48 PM

I believe in an ideal world you should let it dry for 24 hours. I have used it with water running through it after it skins up - probably 15 or 20 minutes with no ill effects.