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Step 4Solvent Welding
I will now teach you how to solvent weld properly to insure a perfect weld with no leaks.
Solvent welding PVC is when you use a cement to weld to pieces of PVC together so they become one. It is essential this is done correctly. Primer is essential also, never leave it out. It helps if the cement and primer are of the same brand also.
What you need:
PVC Cement for pressure applications
PVC Primer for pressure applications
Cloth
Mthylated spirits (not required)
It is important you do not leave the primer or glue too long on the fitting or pipe so they dry. Try and do this as quick as possible while maintaining composure.
Step 1:
Pour some meths onto the cloth and clean the fitting and pipe that you are gluing together. Once they are clean, wash with water then dry them off.
Step 2:
Apply primer to the fitting that you want to glue, make sure you cover all of the socket with enough primer. Then apply primer to the pipe you want to join it too. I usually apply primer and glue to about 4cm deep (1.5") on the pipe. Make sure you cover all of this area with enough primer.
Step 3:
Apply the cement to the socket of the fitting, covering over the primer, make sure it's even and you have enough on. Do the same to the piece of pipe.
Step 4:
Join the fitting and pipe by pushing them together and twisting 90 degrees. This insures a perfect seal and weld. Hold them together for 45 seconds.
That's it. Make sure you leave it to dry for at least an hour before handling them and wait at least 24 hours before pressurizing them.
Solvent welding PVC is when you use a cement to weld to pieces of PVC together so they become one. It is essential this is done correctly. Primer is essential also, never leave it out. It helps if the cement and primer are of the same brand also.
What you need:
PVC Cement for pressure applications
PVC Primer for pressure applications
Cloth
Mthylated spirits (not required)
It is important you do not leave the primer or glue too long on the fitting or pipe so they dry. Try and do this as quick as possible while maintaining composure.
Step 1:
Pour some meths onto the cloth and clean the fitting and pipe that you are gluing together. Once they are clean, wash with water then dry them off.
Step 2:
Apply primer to the fitting that you want to glue, make sure you cover all of the socket with enough primer. Then apply primer to the pipe you want to join it too. I usually apply primer and glue to about 4cm deep (1.5") on the pipe. Make sure you cover all of this area with enough primer.
Step 3:
Apply the cement to the socket of the fitting, covering over the primer, make sure it's even and you have enough on. Do the same to the piece of pipe.
Step 4:
Join the fitting and pipe by pushing them together and twisting 90 degrees. This insures a perfect seal and weld. Hold them together for 45 seconds.
That's it. Make sure you leave it to dry for at least an hour before handling them and wait at least 24 hours before pressurizing them.
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Nov 8, 2010. 4:34 PMPizzapie500
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You can buy a pipe cleaner liquid instead of using mthylated spirits
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