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Unread 06-20-2002, 05:18 AM   #3
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Default Re: some quick wc setup questions

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Originally posted by artemis0007

2) I'm making a PVC elbow for my EHEIM 1250 pump outtake and I wanted to know if it is enough to use plumbers goop (connecting the hose barb to PVC) and PVC cement (PVC to PVC)? I guess I'm asking is if it will hold water under pressure and not explode.
* Eheim pumps have threaded barbs
* if you use PVC glue it will be leakproof but you'll be unable to unmount it
* Eheim provides a large range of adapters that fit their pumps. they're threaded and come with O-rings. From my experience and other eheim users i know they'll never leak.
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