| In
This Article:
Purple primer is applied to
PVC pipe fittings and pipe. When dry, PVC cement is applied
and the pipe inserted into the fitting while rotating a
quarter-turn. |
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| Skill Level:
2-3 (Basic to Intermediate) |
Time Taken:
A Few Minutes |
By
Bruce W. Maki,
Editor
Joining PVC plastic pipe can be quick and simple when the proper
procedures are followed. For best results the ends of the pipe
should be cut reasonably straight. See Cutting
PVC Pipe for more information.
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When I'm gluing PVC pipe together, the
first thing I do is apply some purple primer to
the hub of the pipe fittings. |
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| Then I apply primer to the end of the
pipe.
I let the primer dry for a minute before applying
cement. |
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When the primer is dry, I apply some clear
PVC cement to the hub of the pipe fitting.
Then I apply glue to the end of the pipe.
(By applying glue to the hub first, I can set the
fitting down and not need to worry about the glue
touching the work surface.) |
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| Then I push the pipe into the fitting WHILE
turning the pipe about one-quarter turn.
BUT... I keep pushing the pipe into fitting.
Often the pipe will "bounce" out of the
fitting part way, so I keep the parts held together for
a minute until the glue has a chance to harden. |
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While holding the pipe and fitting
together, I wipe off the excess glue with a paper towel.
The glue joint seems to dry faster if the excess glue
is wiped off. |
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| Within a minute or two of applying the
glue the joint is ready for use... unless the
temperature is colder than 50 degrees F... in which case
the glue dries much more slowly. |
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Warning - Cement
and Plumbing Codes:
There are different types of plastic plumbing
cement available, such as multi-purpose cement
that can be used for PVC, CPVC, and ABS. Multi-purpose
cement may not be code-approved for use on drain
lines. |
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I discovered this the hard way many years ago when I
built an addition to my house. The plumbing inspector made me
replace ALL of my new drain plumbing because I used the
multi-purpose cement instead of the clear PVC cement.
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The inspector told me
that the can of cement needed to be labeled with the UPC
symbol (that's Uniform Plumbing Code) for use
anywhere except vent lines.
My solution is to avoid buying multi-purpose cement. |
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Materials
Used:
- PVC
Primer/Cleaner
- PVC
Cement, UPC Approved
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