Glue PVC Pipe

[jordannkids]

I have glued some pvc pipes today, well I have 2 very very slow drips which the drips drip into my sump...lol. What else can I do without cutting and redoing it. I'm thinking some salt creeps will help me out ??,?

 

[azbigjohn]

If it is a place you can cut it out and replace easily, I would. I've found in low pressure lines salt creep will inconsistently seal small leaks (but still leak on and off). High flow (return lines) almost never seal without repair.

It's great it leaks into the sump, but I would still worry.

 

[ebushrow]

You could try putting some glue around the drip area (clean it up first of course) .... the glue melts the plastic together so it might do the trick....otherwise you are right, salt creep will eventually close off the drips...and since they drip into your sump, not gonna hurt anything.​

 

[FishGuyBri]

As I've been often told- if you have to ask can I patch it or should I redo it- then you've answered your own question... redo it. I had same thing and am so glad I redid it. I want this throng to be up for years, so make sure it's right! No shortcuts... good luck whichever you decide! Happy reefing!!

 

[Daniel Strickland]

I as well would redo it... but, if you don't want to or want to try and temp fix it some superglue at the drip spot will fix it.. i have temp fixed (and a couple permanent fixes) with a little superglue... make sure you clean the spot real well..

 

[lou dog420]

Clean it, prime it, and just glue around the outside of the joint.

 

[jenkinscrew2578]

+1 on lou dog420. If it doesn't stop after that, then redo.