Do I have to glue?

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  1. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    I have my gravity fed return and it is all fitted PVC with two 90s and a few straight runs.

    I would rather leave it unglued for easy disconnect if need be... But will this cause a leaking or excessive salt creep problem? There is no pressure on the lines
     
    Dingo, Jul 13, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I think you will encounter leaks, maybe use plumbers tape if you don't glue? No experience in unglued returns.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I'd highly recommend gluing, and just add a union fitting where you think you might want to disassemble later.
     
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  4. khowst

    khowst Bangghai Cardinal

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    If you dont want to solidly glue (like PVC bonding), I would at least consider a thin bead of silicon or something just for a little piece of mind and maybe it will give you a drip indicator before a major leak or blow out.
     
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    +1 Use PVC primer cement on all slip-joint PVC connections. Use 'plumber's' tape on threaded joints. Put unions in where you want to separate plumbing for cleaning/removal.
     
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