is this thread sealant reef safe?

[Moscar]

Just wanted to know if this is reef safe ?
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/...ure-592-thread-sealant-6-ml-0383777p.html#srp

NO. I use this stuff at work for hydraulic fittings.
Find something that is drinking water safe per the manufactures web site. Good old plumbers teflon tape and thread sealant.

 

[JoshH]

https://www.lowes.ca/product/pipe-valve-lubricants/oatey-oatey-118ml-pipe-joint-compound-23538 will this work?

That will work but I prefer

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/hercules-4-oz-megaloc-thread-sealant/1000723457 much nicer to work with...

 

[Water Dog]

Thank you very much! One question... I messed up a glue job (see photo) and I wanted to know if it would pose any issues?

No way I can tell based on a picture... sorry. When I glue PVC fittings together, I make sure both
pieces have a good coating of PVC cement on the mating surfaces. I join the pieces, then give it a twist to ensure a solid bond between the pieces.

 

[PegasisR]

No way I can tell based on a picture... sorry. When I glue PVC fittings together, I make sure both
pieces have a good coating of PVC cement on the mating surfaces. I join the pieces, then give it a twist to ensure a solid bond between the pieces.

I've done that :) I just meant if that residue will pose an issue :)

 

[Water Dog]

Just cosmetic... it’s fine.

 

[PegasisR]

Just cosmetic... it’s fine.

Okay sweet! Phew! Thank you and thank you all for the replies, much appreciated :)

 

[PegasisR]

@Water Dog will this excess sealant be an issue? Aswell i think i under tightened would that be an issue? And lastly I got a little sealant on tge barb and a tiny bit inside by accident... will this pose an issue with the animals and things?

 

[Water Dog]

Nope! Mine are like that as well.

 

[PegasisR]

Nope! Mine are like that as well.

All of the above will be okay then? Thank you for the speedy reply! How long should I wait before use?

 

[Water Dog]

With thread sealant, I’m fine with using it right away. For PVC cement, though it cures in 2 hours, I’d still wait 24 hours for it to degas so all the fumes to go away before pushing water through.

 

[BZOFIQ]

Bill Wann from Aquarium Enginnering simply uses silicone on threaded fittings. Watch his presentation here, very informative.