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    First attempt at solvent weld

    I hate using solvent weld stuff as I never have any luck with gluing anything but thought I would have a go today

    I bought a Waterco Multi Cyclone 12 filter which I am going to use on my main pond as it is pump fed and thought it would help the Eazy Pod if the bio media had less muck to deal with. Thought a prefilter would be the way to go. For the inlet and outlet I had to order some 1.5" to 1.25" flexi rubber boot reducers so I didn't need to glue them and the rest of the pipework is going to be ribbed 38mm hoses but the waste outlet has to be glued on so thought I'd give it a go today.

    I cut and cleaned the pipe, chamfered the ends slightly, used the solvent weld pipe cleaner fluid and dolloped a load of solvent weld onto both surfaces and went for it. Wiped off the excess so it did look really rubbish and now have to wait for it all to set before fitting it tomorrow once the reducers turn up, hopefully.

    Will stick up some photos later for you experts to have a good laugh at my first attempt at solvent welding pipe work

    The pipes fitted really tightly when dry fitted so only needed to glue the ones that will be under any pressure but the non pressurised parts are just pushed together so hopefully will be OK - famous last words. Probably find they will hold and the glued ones will fall apart as soon as I turn the pump on LOL at least I have a float switch in the pond so I shouldn't be able to pump the pond dry should the joints fail.

    Always look on the bright side of life LOL



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    When you test fit Frim, use plumbers grease to lubricate the joint then clean it off after. You don’t need much, a little goes a long way


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    I think i might have tried to glue it before the cleaning solution dried 100% will find out tomorrow morning lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frimley Koi keeper View Post
    I think i might have tried to glue it before the cleaning solution dried 100% will find out tomorrow morning lol
    The cleaner evaporates very quickly firm it'll be fine

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Koi View Post
    The cleaner evaporates very quickly firm it'll be fine
    I did think that was the case but knowing my luck

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    ive never used cleaning fluid,just cut then use fine sandpaper to clean burrs off and scuff surface up,wipe with a dry cloth then glue and push together,leave 5 mins then put water through it,its dry by then,,,andi

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    Well I checked the join at midday and it appears to be stuck like shit to a blanket It's a shame the reducers don't look like they will be arriving today though

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    ETA for the reducers was today or yesterday but have seen they have only been posted today. If they think they are going to get good feedback on the sale they are very much mistaken

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    I've never done any of the stuff you guys are referring to. I've never cleaned the pipe, sanded the pipe, or anything.

    I get my 2 pieces of pipe out the garage, dab on some solvent weld, push them together, and 10 mins later switch on the pump.

    Never had a problem.

    Admittedly, as an extra precaution I did wipe the bottom drain pipes with an old rag before gluing them, definitely don't want those pipes leaking.

    The Glue I use is "Wet R Dry 725"

    You only get around 15 seconds to make the join and its set solid.

    If you open the tin to reuse it a couple of months later the contents will have turned solid. That's the only downside with it.

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    Same as andi. I don't ever use cleaner.
    A little bit of sandpaper. Clean with cloth.
    And stick loads of solvent in and on the out of pipes. And leave for 10 minutes. Then get the pump on.
    Never had a leak.

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    Same as above plenty of glue on both surfaces and a little twist ( though they say not to ) and hold together for a couple of seconds the wipe off excess.
    Use about 1/4 hr later.
    John

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    The scene has been set, Frims gonna have a leak isn't he, you just know it First attempt at solvent weld

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    Ha ha,morning Rs, be just Frims luck mate.
    John

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    Quote Originally Posted by RS2OOO View Post
    The scene has been set, Frims gonna have a leak isn't he, you just know it First attempt at solvent weld

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    How did you know I have just been to the toilet RS? My routine is a 6 am and 9 am one and then as and when for the rest of the day

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    Quote Originally Posted by john1 View Post
    Ha ha,morning Rs, be just Frims luck mate.
    Well I think I have left enough pipe to be able to cut it and fit a flexi rubber boot to it as I wouldn't want to risk another solvent weld attempt on a coupler lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by john1 View Post
    Same as above plenty of glue on both surfaces and a little twist ( though they say not to ) and hold together for a couple of seconds the wipe off excess.
    Use about 1/4 hr later.

    Exactly as above, the little twist just feels it makes sure.

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    Well it's done now so just have to wait for the delivery to see what happens.

    I'm getting used to flooding my shed now lol

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    My next project is going to be fit a bottom drain to the shed floor. Going to have a word with JBR and see if they can make me a 6" bottom drain or should I just go for a 4" in each corner and another in the middle just to make sure? lol

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    The video of the project could be called The Great Escape

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    frim why not just fit a normal house grate in shed,or use arco channel drainage,,,,,andi

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