Pvc piping questions

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Hey guys about to hook up my reef factory m to my waterbox marine x 110...is all pvc pipe safe for reef tanks or dose it have to be a certain kind? And what pvc glue should I use? Is this union safe to use in my tank? Thanks

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PVC is safe. I know of none that is not safe. The union is fine.
 
you want to use regular standard pvc (schedule 40) or the thick wall stuff (schedule 80).

I have used cpvc in the past on return lines, but they got brittle after a couple of years
 
PVC is safe. I know of none that is not safe. The union is fine.
What kind of pvc glue should I use do I need primer
any pvc glue is ok. You really don't need primer at the low pressures our tanks work at. Of course someone is going to say that's crazy you need primer. Your choice.
Thanks for the info and the help
 

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