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Hi guys,

Dunno issit a common problem, but my pipes joining the pump keeps on loosening. I have tape it with double sided tape but it still comes out. Is it common to join them up with silicon ? or other methods..

thanks,

.. :nc:

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Hose or pvc pipes?

If it's pvc piping, consider a permanent weld with a true union for easy maintenance and dismantling. If not, use plumbers tape (white tape) as suggested by hoppinghippos.

If it's rubber hose to hose barb, use a metal clamp to secure it.

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What i meant was nylon cable ties for PVC pipes not hoses.

And how do u weld PVC pipes together?

Nylon cable ties are useless for hard pvc pipes! :D

They have no grip and slide about with pressure.

You have to PVC glue/solvent to melt the pvc pipe surfaces before joining them together for a permanent weld or maybe the term to use is 'joining'.

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Nylon cable ties are useless for hard pvc pipes! :D

They have no grip and slide about with pressure.

You have to PVC glue/solvent to melt the pvc pipe surfaces before joining them together for a permanent weld or maybe the term to use is 'joining'.

Agreed...PVC Glue...cheap and good....

nice smell too :ph34r:

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