Alright I got the PVC cleaner, now what do I do?
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Bkndsdl
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Get some red rags, and when you apply the cleaner, wait a few secs then wipe the excess off w/ a rag. I've never used the primer; I use the cleaner (at times) and the cement.
When you put the cement on, put it in the fitting, not on the pipe; when you push the pipe on it takes alot of the glue w/it (just my opinion). If you use this method, MAKE SURE NOT TO PUT TOO MUCH GLUE IN THE FITTING. You don't want it gluing parts together that shouldn't be glued......
I let them sit for at least a couple hrs, then flush them for an hour with a waterhose. After that I put it in svc; never a prob.
When you put the cement on, put it in the fitting, not on the pipe; when you push the pipe on it takes alot of the glue w/it (just my opinion). If you use this method, MAKE SURE NOT TO PUT TOO MUCH GLUE IN THE FITTING. You don't want it gluing parts together that shouldn't be glued......
I let them sit for at least a couple hrs, then flush them for an hour with a waterhose. After that I put it in svc; never a prob.
Fl_seagull
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Cleaner is just that. When I use it I will often brush it on and then wipe (scrub) with a paper towel. You do not need for the cleaner to dry.
The primer is a little different. If I am using standard PVC, I will let it stand for just a littile bit (15 to 30 seconds) and then use the cement. If I am using spa-flex (flexible PVC), then I will test fit the joint, prime, let sit for a minute or so, then cement with "WET and Dry" PVC glue and then hold the joint for 5 minutes. The role of the primer is to soften the PVC and improve bonding. I am not looking for it to dry before I use cement. One problem I have noted with the cleaner and primer is the tendance for the pipe to swell after using. If wait to long (15-30 minutes) before cementing sometime the pipe will not fit into the fitting.
Flexible PVC is hard to get a good joint. Sometimes it doesn't fix standard fitting well. If it doesn't go into the fitting easily it will push its way out the fitting. This is why I hold it for 5 minutes. The longer stand time with the primer and the use of "wet and Dry" cement helps to improve the bond. There is a special flexible PVC cement but I have never found it commonly available.
The primer is a little different. If I am using standard PVC, I will let it stand for just a littile bit (15 to 30 seconds) and then use the cement. If I am using spa-flex (flexible PVC), then I will test fit the joint, prime, let sit for a minute or so, then cement with "WET and Dry" PVC glue and then hold the joint for 5 minutes. The role of the primer is to soften the PVC and improve bonding. I am not looking for it to dry before I use cement. One problem I have noted with the cleaner and primer is the tendance for the pipe to swell after using. If wait to long (15-30 minutes) before cementing sometime the pipe will not fit into the fitting.
Flexible PVC is hard to get a good joint. Sometimes it doesn't fix standard fitting well. If it doesn't go into the fitting easily it will push its way out the fitting. This is why I hold it for 5 minutes. The longer stand time with the primer and the use of "wet and Dry" cement helps to improve the bond. There is a special flexible PVC cement but I have never found it commonly available.
drowningdreamer
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If the standard was cheaper than the true union then i'd say thats a good deal. And if its threaded then you can reuse it for other projects.
Fl_seagull
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Getting the glue on the face of the union is a bad thing. Wipe it off quickly if you do; I have had union joints not seal well after primer and/or glue got on the face.
BruiseAndy
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Use the cleaner on the socket and pipe. Same with the primer. You may have to apply primer 2 or 3 times, you want to get the pvc soft enough to scratch it with your fingernail. Once you can do that apply a light amount of cement to pipe and socket while primer is still wet. Put the pieces together with a twist to make sure you get glue completely in joint. If you apply too much glue to socket it will pool inside and restrict flow. Oatey has a nice little video if you need any more info
http://www.oatey.com/apps/catalog/instance_assets/assets/Video/solventweld_3_5mb.wmv
Oatey also makes a Heavy duty PVC cement which has a heavier body to fill gaps which you should use on flex pvc.
http://www.oatey.com/apps/catalog/instance_assets/assets/Video/solventweld_3_5mb.wmv
Oatey also makes a Heavy duty PVC cement which has a heavier body to fill gaps which you should use on flex pvc.
kiowascout
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on the note of flex PVC glue....
There is a commonly available cement for Flex PVC (Spa Flex). It is in a pale blue can and ready for purchase at most home improvement stores. Just ask the worker to point ou in the rigt direction.
There is a commonly available cement for Flex PVC (Spa Flex). It is in a pale blue can and ready for purchase at most home improvement stores. Just ask the worker to point ou in the rigt direction.
