2 Answers. Show activity on this post. Surfaces to be glued together should always be made thoroughly clean before gluing. That includes removing labels and removing any adhesive residue left by the label.
How do you prepare PVC for gluing?
Quote from Youtube video: When applying the primer start with the fitting go a few times around to get make sure you get the proper coverage. Then go to the PVC pipe do the same then once more go back to the fitting.
How do you remove stickers from PVC pipe?
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Quote from Youtube video: Now all you need is a little bit of acetone a paper towel and your PVC pipe it's good to remove as much of the sticker as you can by hand. But then if you see here with just a little bit of acetone.
What happens if you dont use PVC primer?
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Quote from Youtube video: If you use primer first that connection will be so strong that even using channel locks you will not be able to tear that connection apart the pipes would break before that connection let's go.
What glue is best for PVC?
The 4 Best PVC Glue and PVC Cement are:
- Oatey PVC Regular Cement (An affordable, easy to use, durable & fast drying PVC Cement)
- Weld-On Industrial Grade PVC Cement (Best suited for industrial application to handle large pipes, weight & pressure)
- Gorilla Clear PVC Glue (A low scent and very safe PVC glue)
Does PVC have to be dry to glue?
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Quote from Youtube video: Turn until it reaches the bottom of the socket. Stop rotating when the pipe reaches the bottom hold the pipe and fitting together for at least 30 seconds.
