PVC Pipe Cement...Toxic?

[wilddiscuss]

Hi,

I am going to bee running a drain line connected to a submersible pump. It's for a 75 gallon tank. I am using pvc for the line. From what I have heard the cement is toxic for fish....but I have heard that once it dries it isn't harmful. This is why I am paranoid. Let me explain. The line that is attached to the pump is going to have cement on it. It'll be submerged in the water 24/7. Is that going to be a big deal? Or is it true that it isn't toxic once it's dry. Please let me know.

1 more question. If it isn't toxic to fish. How long should I wait before I submerge the pipe with the cement on it in the tank water? Basically the time I should wait for the cement to dry and be non toxic. Thank you everyone.

Todd

P.S. Sorry 1 more question.... If I decide to use CPVC instead of PVC pipe...is the cement and premier safe, just as pvc? Thanks again for the help :)

[GC_PAUL]

Pvc cement set up pretty fast ,let it dry for a day and flush out with water.
Pvc is better than cpvc

[Elite Aquaria]

Just let it cure for day then flush out with water as stated above...I have used it for years without any issues.


Dan

[LizStreithorst]

I'm a messy plumber. I've had drops of PVC cement fall in the fish tank. It clumps up rather than dispearses and causes no porblem whatsoever.

[wilddiscuss]

ok Thanks! But is it ok and just as safe to use CPVC? Is the cement just as safe to use? Thanks :)

Todd

[Graham]

Thay are fine once dried.......

[wilddiscuss]

Thannks graham. I thank you all for the opinions and helping me out :)

Todd