How To Glue PVC Pipe

 

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Tools and Supplies you need to cut and glue pvc pipe.

• Hacksaw, Hacksaw Blade, or PVC Cutter
• Sandpaper or file
• Latex Gloves
• Old clothes
• Weld on PVC Glue (correct type of glue for correct application)
• Glue dauber
• Old rag or paper towel

Caution: PVC glue will stain your clothes. When gluing PVC protect surfaces from drips of glue.

Mark and cut the pipe to the correct length.

Remove and smooth burrs at the end of the pipe with sand paper or a file.

Clean surfaces with purple primer that you intend to bond with PVC glue and make sure debris, dirt or shavings do not get into pipe. Debris can plug nozzles or valves.

According to the manufacturer recommendation always apply purple primer before gluing.

Determine which PVC glue is best for your application and apply glue to pipe and fitting.
Immediately slide the pipe and fitting together twisting up to a quarter turn. Hold the pipe and fitting firmly together for a few seconds to keep the fitting from sliding off the pipe.

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