Fly High Fittings: PVC Cement Needed or Not?

[HS]

FH suggests coating the threads of its fittings with PVC cement when fitting up the sacs in a piggy back system. Is this for water tight fitting or to prevent the fitting from backing out, or what? What is the consensus among you guys that have done set ups? just wondered if the step can be skipped.

[vanislwake]

I never use PVC cement I have a set of bags that the installer had used it on and those fittings won't come out total pita. They have orings and I've never had leak issues witout using the PVC cement I will never use it on my setups.

[ski4evr]

Put a little silicone grease on threads to ensure the fitting is completely in without having to damage them with overtightening, and they will not leak or come out.

[johnboyy7]

i just use teflon tape. works great. no leaks.

[Chad52]

I talked with somebody from Fly High and asked this very question. The answer I was told is that if the sack is crammed into some compartment and filled, the fittings could be pressed up against the sidewalls and come under a bind. The cement helps to hold them in in this situation. In my installation, there is no way for them to come under a bind like this, so I just used teflon tape.

[yager97]

Don't do it! I have ballast bags that came with them cemented in and now I need them out. Anyone know any tricks?

[HS]

There is a demo on you tube. Heat it up with a hair dryer for about 5 to 10 minutes first