[Kevang]

Hi all,

I'm in the process of assembling a temporary system to house my stock while I get the 8 footer out of the lounge.

As I need to reuse all of the pipes / bends etc for the new tank do you think silicone will be ok to use for the joints on the temporary system?

Cheers

Kev

[ChrisR]

Kev,

Would think that the problem with using silicone on VDL would be if any of the pressurized (On a pump) pipework got blocked, that a pressure build up would probably just blow the silicone joints. For overflow pipework i wouldn't think that this would be an issue as the hydrostatic head is the same whether blocked or not and as long as the joints are tight with a bit of silicone as a seal - bit like Marley push fit plumbing.

Chris

[chriss]

For temporary jobs I often just wrap a bit of insulation tape around the pipe and twist it into the fitting, holds like a goodun for ages, years even!

You can separate even glued joints, a bit of patience and a heat gun.

Chris

[Kevang]

Thanks guy's

It is only on overflow pipework so no pressure involved.

I like the tape idea chris, that will save a lot of time waiting for the silicone to set

Cheers

Kev