Will weld on bond two pieces of PVC together?

[leoskee]

Will weldon work to bond two pieces of pvc together? I have a few pieces of pvc that broke (schedule 80) and I was wondering if I could use weld on to attach the pieces to the place that they were originally? Any ideas? Ive never worked with weldon before so I need some help.

 

[coyoteseven]

You can probably use Weld-On 16 for the repairs. It's about honey thick and should fill any small gaps better than the thinner solutions.

 

[Acrylics]

You'd have better success with PVC pipe cement.

James

 

[BurntOutReefer]

Cant you just use a coupling and PVC cement.......?

 

[leoskee]

I'll give you guys some specific info.

I have an OM 8 way that was damaged. The unit has 8 openings where schedule 80 pvc is fastened into. Half of the pieces broke off. I was wondering if I could just glue the pipes back on. I am also considering using a dremmel to carve the pvc out and insert new pieces in.

With the new info in mind, what do you guys think?

 

[leoskee]

Any one?

 

[Acrylics]

Honestly, I'd say either have the parts hot air welded back on or send the unit back to Paul (call him first obviously) to see what he can do for ya. Other than the welding, I don't know of a *good* permanent method that you can count on.

JMO,
James

 

[leoskee]

I spoke to Paul about the unit but after looking at it closely I realized that all I need to do is open up the areas where the pvc broke. I can use my dremmel and carve out the space and then glue in new pvc. That is an option before I have to buy a new casing from Paul. The problem is that I dont know if it will work.

 

[Acrylics]

Well, it's already broken so harm done in trying eh?

James

 

[leoskee]

I will. Thanks.

 

[Daemonfly]

You'd have to be pretty good with a Dremel or else you'd end up with a deformed hole(most likely scenario here).

 

[Avast Marine]

Weldon 1802 works well on schedule 80 but clean it with MEK for a better bond. Let it cure for the full 3 days before giving it a wet test.

 

[Icefire]

use screw fitting next time

 

[leoskee]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9858526#post9858526 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Icefire
use screw fitting next time

I bought the unit from somone. I believe that the 8 way comes with the tubes attached. Then again, I might be wrong. If it was up to me I would have definitely used screw fittings and not glued them in.

 

[leoskee]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9858183#post9858183 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Daemonfly
You'd have to be pretty good with a Dremel or else you'd end up with a deformed hole(most likely scenario here).

I looked at the casing last night. It doesnt seem to be that big of a task. The casing basically would serve as a guide because the pvc was inserted into it and then glued in place. Maybe I can use some sort of boring tool that will give me perfect holes. ??? :bum: