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You can always add silicone for insurance... it doesn't bond very well to PVC, but it will seal. Because of this it makes a good gasket that can still be removed.
 
cvermeulen;1118891; said:
You can always add silicone for insurance... it doesn't bond very well to PVC, but it will seal. Because of this it makes a good gasket that can still be removed.


If you do this, leave the fitting slightly loose till silicone is cured, then tighten like you would a gasket, otherwise the silicone will make the other gasket slip out from under the 'nut'.

Dr Joe

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i use the gray pvc pipe fittings for electrical conduit. They are non tapered, so they close completely shut. these bulkheads only have silicone. No gasket. No leaks either. crappy pics. i know.

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