ABS pipe

[dunl]

What's a safe thing to use to connect this together for a non-toxic, leak-free fit? I need to do some work on the overflow pipe for my saltwater tank....I've got an idea, butlooking for what people use.

Thanks,

Dunl

[Big Red 265.]

I would use ABS solvent glue (I'm not sure the technical name). It is used in abs piping every where (the grey or yellow stuff). When wet it would be very toxic but once it dries it should be safe. I used some in my cichlid tank (the grey stuff) to make a plug for the for the sump hole. It seemed to have no negative impact and has never leaked.

[albert_dao]

Yeah, you should be able to get away with using the prescribed solvent glues for the material.

Question though, how come you're using ABS instead of PVC?

[ronrca]

I would use ABS solvent glue (I'm not sure the technical name). It is used in abs piping every where (the grey or yellow stuff). When wet it would be very toxic but once it dries it should be safe. I used some in my cichlid tank (the grey stuff) to make a plug for the for the sump hole. It seemed to have no negative impact and has never leaked.

I also use the yellow ABS solvent and like mentioned, as long as its dry, its not toxic. I use ABS piping in my fishroom.

[dunl]

The ABS was in the bulkhead already, I'm just looking to actually glue it so it doesn't leak.

[rahim101]

GE Silicone I can be found in the small tubes at Home Depot.

That for sure is safe for fish

[dunl]

And peels off wet ABS very easily, especially saltwater.....