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∙ 11y agoYou can, but it won't work. The glues only work for their specific pipes.
ANS 2 - PVC glue will only hold ABS in limited conditions, and can be broken apart easily. -There is a 'Transition cement ' made by Oatey, but yellow ABS glue is still the best for ABS piping.
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∙ 11y agoOakley makes a green label transition glue which is made for such a situation. However, many of your local hardware stores do not carry this product, so use the general purpose PVC glue with primer it is a thicker and harder bond than the ABS glue
ANS 2 -OATEY -makes Transition cement and it's available at any plumbing supplier. PVC glue will not bond to ABS. Better option is to use two mechanical (threaded) joints.
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∙ 11y agoNo, ABS glue will not damage PVC pipe. -It will not stick it properly either.
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∙ 11y agoYou can do this if you use Transition cement.
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∙ 13y agonot if you want a water tight connection
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How do you separate two pieces of abs glued with PVC glue?
You just pull it apart really hard. PVC glue will not effectively glue ABS.
What glue is best with abs pipe?
ABS yellow glue is the correct glue for ABS pipe. The only other glue to consider is Weld On Transition cement if you are gluing ABS to PVC parts.
Connecting PVC pipe to abs pipe what kind of connection?
No, they cannot be connected. There is no glue on the market at the present time that can glue PVC & ABS together. It's difficult, as after one tries to glue it it gives the impression of being solid, but under pressure it will fail. Also, keep in mind that some plumbing codes do not allow ABS pipe to be used.
How do connect PVC to black pipe?
Abs to PVC glue sold at home depot Color it aqua blue/green plumbers key term. GUMBY GLUE Depends upon what you mean by "black pipe". If you mean ABS drain pipe, there is glue for that. If you mean steel "black pipe", i.e., non-galvanized, then you would need a threaded connection adapted to the PVC (either a female PVC connector on a male black pipe or a male PVC connector into a female black pipe fitting). The secondary question would be, "Why would anyone want do to that?"
What is PVC glue?
its glue spicily for pvc pipe only
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 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 you use PVC glue on abs pipes?
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.
How much does PVC liner and glue cost?
Pvc glue cost about $6.49 a can about 8 ounces.
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.
Is there such a thing as glue on abs?
Yes there are such a thing as glue on abs. It's as simple as buying the pack and either using permenant glue, or temporrary glue to keep your new abs on.
What's the best way to join abs to PVC piping?
A rubber boot with hose clamps is the best, as there is no way to glue them thet will rilly hold. you will need to know each pipe size and your local hardware store will carry them. * There is a glue available that will bond the two different plastics very well. It has been used in the field for 15 years at least. I dont know of any failures, as long as proper assembly instructions are observed. . . clean pipe, right temperature, use cleaner on BOTH the ABS and the PVC, place glue on both surfaces to be joined, insert-slight twist-hold. Any decent hardware or big-box carries it. Just ask for "ABS to PVC glue".
