Re: [Killietalk] pvc manifold question

[<augustand at sbcglobal_net>]

Silicone sealer will seal the pvc till you try to take it apart with force. 
The same stuff you make all glass tanks with.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alberto Restrepo Ubach" <restrepo at sandiego_edu>
To: <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 4:38 PM
Subject: [Killietalk] pvc manifold question


> Like many of you I've been using PVC pipe to build my air pump
> manifolds for years.  I've also always used the thicker PVC cement to
> (hopefully) better air-seal the connection between the pipe and the
> elbows, plugs, tees  and/or couplers.  Here are a couple of questions
> that I've always pondered:  1)  Does the use of the thicker cement
> really and significantly make the joints more air-tight, or is it
> unnecessary?  2) If it does make a difference (as I suspect), is
> there anything non-adhesive that accomplishes the same job as the PVC
> cement but allows me to take the manifold apart, change its
> configuration, etc.?  I have some ideas, but would like to hear from
> those of you who have actually dealt with this issue and found a good
> non-adhesive sealant for those joints.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Alberto
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