PVC Playstand

[BarkleyLoves]

I saw a really nice PVC playstand in the cages section. I think I could build one for my birds, however I do have a question. Should I glue the pieces together? Do I need to? ANd is there a bird safe glue? (I watch way too much HGTV and they usually use glue, but I'm a bit hestitant on that front).

Thanks!

 

[paulhanlon]

Never use glue as it could harm or kill your bird the PVC pipes and joint connectors will hold it together tight enough I don't think there is such a glue as parrot safe aswell

 

[BarkleyLoves]

Thanks. I had found a website that had instructions for making one but it said any glue would do, and I didn't think that was right. I'm glad I asked here. I don't think I'll be taking that website's toy making and playstand making with anything more than a grain of salt.

 

[WharfRat]

I honestly think the only dangers of it would be excess on the outside of it if they decided to chew on that specific area. The glue is a 2 part process; #1 being the "primer" which removes the glaze coating on the PVC so the glue will adhere. #2 is the glue itself

Now y'all think about this for a minute.......MANY homes use PVC for both drain AND supply in their construction.....IF it were that dangerous (after drying), we'd have a LOT of sick people/animals wouldn't we?!?!?

The true danger in PVC is if on fire, then some very harmful fumes will result.

Thus ends today's lesson in construction

thought I'd add, I've spent well over 20 years in residential construction/remodeling, I've even plumbed entire houses before. Just wanted y'all to know I wasn't just dreaming this stuff up. If it's considered safe enough to supply a house for water (as in drinking and cooking) I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[wenz2712]

I know plain white elmers glue is considered safe, but here is a link for making a stand,,, You will see that they use glue to construct it

How to Build a PVC Parrot Stand | eHow.co.uk

 

[friedsoup]

Not gluing the joints makes redesigning and reconstruction a easy twist and put a part