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It won't hold. Use the correct glues for all pipes that are going to have water pressure. PVC takes Weld-On 711. -ABS glue is for ABS only. You can use Transition Cement, but it's not as good as either proper glue. - I carry over a dozen glues and adhesives in my work van, and sometimes still don't have the right one. -And I won't glue any pipe without the correct adhesive.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoNO. it won't stick well under pressure. -Both Oatey and Weld-On make 'Transition Cement' for exactly this purpose.
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What can you use as replacement to lead pipes?
PVC -- or ABS --
Can you glue abs to PVC?
most codes don't allow it but it works just fine providing all pieces are cleaned and primed with PVC primerANS 2 It works MUCH better if you use ABS/PVC Transition cement. -Carried by all plumbing wholesalers
What kind of glue is used to glue hot water PVC pipe?
There are many solvent glues that have been specifically formulated for use with different plastic pipes. Depending on the schedule of the piping 40, 80 etc what type of glue you want to use, some are slow setting some set very quickly and the choice of the glue also would depend on the ambient temperature and humidity factor. It also depends on whether you want to use the glue for waste or water. Water PVC pipes need high pressure glue where as waste pipes don't.
What glue do you use to join plastics together?
There are hundreds of kinds of 'plastics', each with their own best glues.For instance, what glues ABS, will not glue PVC, what glues polystyrene will not glue Lexan. -You must specify a plastic.
How do you glue pvc pipe together?
You can not glue brass directly to PVC pipe. Use male/female adapters to join these two materials. ie, a male threaded PVC end fitting glued to the PVC pipe and a female threaded brass fitting screwed onto that.
How do you remove pipe glue from pipe?
You can often chip away ABS glue. PVC glue is very resistant to chipping or melting. Generally it's easier to cut off an old fitting and glue another on.
Can PVC use for water pipes?
yes it can use
How do you use muriatic acid to clean a toilet?
PVC pipes resist muratic acid:AnswerBefore using muriatic acid you may want to see what it will do to the porcelain toilet bowl, the pipes (PVC was not used in older homes) and what it will do to the glue used to hold the PVS pipe joints together.
Can you use cPVC glue on a cold water PVC pipe?
I don't understand why you'd want to do that . CPVC glue is expensive, PVC glue is cheap and glues PVC pipe better.
Why do you use PVC pipes instead of iron pipes?
These days PVC pipes are faster and easier to fit and in many ways more efficient than cast iron.
Is it safe to use PVC glue on electronics?
Yes PVC glue is safe for electronics because it is not a conductor and it bonds electronic components.
What do you need to join pvc pipes together?
You use PVC glue or cement.It's really quite easy.First you clean the pvc with solvent,then you put on the pvc glue.You want a little more than will cover the joint,but not enought to drip.You hold it together for about a minute.Wait an hour before you run water through it.
