cadman Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Can someone tell me if you can glue Schedule 40 pipe to lexan. If so what do I use to adhere the two materials to get a good solid bond. I'm building several new fluid beds.....Thanks Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Hi Ted, I am assuming the lexan is going to be the base for the fluid bed and the schedule 40 the pot. I would think that any epoxy will do the job. If Benjamin (dayooper) views this, he is the master at this and I'm sure will jump in. If it were me, I would go with a good epoxy though. Let us know how you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamarocks Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 hey ted i used pvc glue it worked fine have made several beds of my own no problems any ? give me a yell chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayooper Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Bama rocks is correct. I also use an adhesive caulking by PolySeamSeal. Water and air tight and also flexible to prevent it from cracking. Benjamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Ted Think you can get the lexan tubing at McMaster. Out here we have S&W Plastics that might have it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks Guys. I forgot to ask one other question. When you put the air valve in, do you tap the pvc with a thread cutting tap? If not how do you keep the air valve in...Thanks Again. George: Yes the lexan is for the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamarocks Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 hey ted i used a 3/8 brad point bit to drill my hole then screwed my pc of copper pipe into the hole then screwed the valve onto the pipe no need to thread it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbor Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I just epoxied a small brass hose barb to the pvc, doesnt really matter if you thread it or not just as long as its sealed. Mine arent finished but i was thinking about using a inline fish tank pump valve or what ever is handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 A TU member gave me a couple of beds that he used a ¼” hose barb connector (plastic union for drip systems). The in line valve is a great idea – usually you can find them where you find the pumps and they are cheap. You could probably use the valves from drip systems........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
