PVC primer and solvent cement (glue) comes in round metal cans that have pom-pom-like applicators built into the container caps. Make sure the products you get are designed for PVC pipe. If you're working with CPVC pipe (which is rated for hot water supply; standard PVC is not), doubl...
How to Properly Measure PVC Pipe When measuring the length of PVC pipe for attachment to a fitting or valve you must include the depth of the fitting. The pipe must completely enter the fitting and seat correctly into the socket. Look inside a slip PVC fitting and you’ll see an inside ...
Todays episode of BRS TV is all about priming and cementing PVC pipe and fittings the right way to prevent potential leaks. Its a super easy project once you know how, and we will show you how! Disclaimer
The type of glue you use to joinPVC pipe & fittingsis called “solvent weld,” and these two words tell you the reason why it’s 99 percent impossible to separate pvc pipes and pipe fitting once they are glued together. This type of glue isn’t a surface coating; it’s a PVC solven...
However, this is impossible, as nothing will dissolve the solvent between the pieces of PVC [source: This Old House]. Fortunately, there is a solution when it comes to dealing with stubborn PVC pipe glue. With the right tools and approach, you can "unglue" PVC pipe. The key is to ...
A corrugated drainage pipe is also known as a French drain. The pipe contains small holes on one side in order to allow it to absorb water from the soil. It is important to properly bury a corrugated drain pipe so that water does not make its way back to the surface and cause problems...
hasn’t been used to attach the threaded PVC pipe fittings. You may also be able to twist and pull PVC pipe and fittings apart if the solvent cement used to glue them together has not yet cured. It is possible that the cement was not properly applied, which can also allow for ...
To get rid of imprints and other blemishes from the pipe, it’s best to do it before permanently assembling your project. Otherwise, PVC glue may cover some of the markings, thus making it difficult to remove. Tip: cut the various lengths ofPVC pipefor your project first, then remove the...
Coupler: PVC couplers can attach two different pieces of pipe together. They can either attach the same size pipe or different sizes together, depending on your needs. Some couplers may require glue or thread sealant tape to work properly. Elbow: PVC elbows are simple ways to change the direc...
Insert the PVC pipe into the corrugated pipe. The diameter of the corrugated pipe has to be large enough to accommodate the PVC pipe, but not so large that it will be impossible or difficult to seal up properly. For example, if the PVC pipe is about 2 inches in diameter, you will wan...