jangell Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 What PVC glue is safe to use when making PVC stands? My first thought was anything that is safe to use on PVC that is used for drinking water, but then I thought of the odor. I've got a ton of extra PVC parts that I'd like to make into stands and toys. I'm not so concerned about the toys, but I don't want the stand coming apart with the bird on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 What PVC glue is safe to use when making PVC stands? My first thought was anything that is safe to use on PVC that is used for drinking water, but then I thought of the odor. I've got a ton of extra PVC parts that I'd like to make into stands and toys. I'm not so concerned about the toys, but I don't want the stand coming apart with the bird on it. :)Hi, PVC isn't really safe for parrots especially if your parrot chews , CPVC is the safe one, it's safe for hot water as we'll as cold, you should only use CPVC.....Glues: When using the solvents, only use a dab, that's all that's needed, use a small brush or stick and apply a small amount at one spot at the joint. When assembly, drill a 1/8 hole on the underside of the last fitting, [top of project] fit together and leave until you can no longer smell the solvent..... Do not sand perching surface of PVC/CPVC, always wrap with rope/twine or Vets wrap....Remember, PVC can kill:(....... Thanks, Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangell Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Hmm. Glad I asked. I thought I read on here somewhere that PVC was ok. I guess I missed the "C" PVC part. Makes sense though. Looks like I will be taking the PVC back (I bought it for a different project and never used it) and swapping for some CPVC. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Hmm. Glad I asked. I thought I read on here somewhere that PVC was ok. I guess I missed the "C" PVC part. Makes sense though. Looks like I will be taking the PVC back (I bought it for a different project and never used it) and swapping for some CPVC. Thanks for the info. Thank you my friend. You can use PVC [we don't] just make sure its wrapped or covered etc...If the parrot is a chewer, they can ingest it..A lot of stands etc, are made of it....With CPCV, there's no worry, that's why it's used in houses and mobiles/trailers....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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