Tell me about PVC cement glue?
thick, thin, medium. cleaner comes in purple and clear basicly softens the pvc then it welds together. should always use cleaner.. careful on the purple.. it stains. there is also cleaner and glue for cpvc which is potable safe.. used for drinking water lines or other supply lines. most common is orange. remember the cpvc stuff for drinking/use
My Caretaker here in the Philippines applies it with his fingers----then he cleans his hands with paint thinner ! I don't recommend this ---I would use a brush--if I had to do it myself---any how it is not difficult to use. Make sure the PVC pipe is clean at the edges to be joined---if you have trouble joining the two ends----I have seen the workers here using a wadded newspaper torch (set on fire with a match and applied to one end to expand it to make a better fit ) The cement itself when applied goes through some chemical reaction within a few seconds to make the bond----so after application to the PVC ---you must act quickly before it sets up. We use a lot of 4 PVC pipe here in the Philippines for runs from the bathroom to Septic Tanks and the Cement Glue has up held well in the home I built over 2 years ago. I hope this helps !
The cement should be applied on both the pipe and the inside of the fitting. Primer should be used to get the best results. Once both surfaces have glue applied, slip together and twist 1/4 turn while pushing inwards. Hold for 5 seconds and your done. CPVC needs a different type glue that is made especially for it. CPVC is used for hot water lines while PVC is for cold water and drainage lines. Getting it off your hands is a chore. Use the brush that is usually contained in the can lid.
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