Home Depot Colored Schedule 40 PVC PIPE?

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I have seen many threads where multiple people swear they don't use primer.
The reasoning is that aquarium use is such low pressure, there is no need for primer.
I tend to believe the argument as it makes sense.

Your correct but primer doesn’t just held weld the fittings together it also cleans the PVC from any oils and contaminants.

I always lightly sand, chamfer, prime and then glue. I have yet to have a leak and I have glued well over 1,000 fittings and pipe in my time.
 

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I used purple formufit from Home Depot because it was cheapest. Free shipping and local returns! No issues. Use clear primer to keep everything looking nice
 
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^^Outstanding, thank you! Looks like another vote in favor of the cheap stuff from HD :)

Mucho gracias, Burrito!

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