CPVC

[Angco]

I used 3/4 CPVC on my water heater install. Waited 30 minutes before filling and testing and no leaks. My concern is as I was applying the glue Ato the pipe and fitting I felt like I was not applying enough. I was wondering is there a potential for leakage and/or fitting to pull off? So far it’s been about 3 hours - no leaks???

PS I did take care to ensure pipe was inserted all the way into fitting, twisted and held!

 

[RobynnNinjah]

Your should be fine! Overdoing is absolutely possible and can cause more problems than it solve. That glue literally melts the pvc together. If it's been 3 hours and you have no leaks, then the pressure of the water heater won't cause any issues. If you're REALLY concerned, check back in 3 days and by then, you should be golden.

 

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[Jeff H Young]

I use primer and glue plenty of it and wait longer but I guess your ok .

 

[Eman85]

I'm not a plumber, nor a fan of CPVC. That said I've done a fair amount of work with it. Did you clean and prime it before glueing and use the proper glue? What type of water heater and did you connect directly to the water heater?

 

[Reach4]

If the pipe fit all of the way into the fitting, I think you had to have used enough glue.