Hi all,
Maybe this is a dumb question because a search on the forum suggests it hasn't been brought up before!
I was reading through a MFR's guide to solvent welding PVC pipe and noticed that they strongly recommend that the applicator (dauber, swab, etc) should be sized at least 1/2 the diameter of the pipe being prepared. Here's a link:
https://tchristy.com/wp-content/pdf/howto/ChristysTechManual_v5_English.pdf
The guide states:
It looks like the largest dauber that comes in primer and cement cans (16 and 32 oz sizes) is 1.5", meaning that they are sized for a maximum pipe size of 3". The MFR product documents I've read confirm this.
What applicator (dauber, swab, etc) do you all use when gluing pipe that is larger than 3" in diameter?
I'm about to do some work with 4" PVC, and since I'm not a pro, it seems like a good idea to use the correct applicator size in order to apply a sufficient amount of primer and cement in the short working time (I think about 30 seconds per joint?)
A few MFRs do list large applicators, but I don't see that they are readily available for purchase anywhere. For example, I can't find any of these applicators for sale from the usual sources:
https://tchristy.com/wp-content/pdf/specsheets/SolventApplicatorGuide_LR.pdf
And here:
https://weldon.com/applicators-accessories/cement-applicators/
Maybe this is a dumb question because a search on the forum suggests it hasn't been brought up before!
I was reading through a MFR's guide to solvent welding PVC pipe and noticed that they strongly recommend that the applicator (dauber, swab, etc) should be sized at least 1/2 the diameter of the pipe being prepared. Here's a link:
https://tchristy.com/wp-content/pdf/howto/ChristysTechManual_v5_English.pdf
The guide states:
The applicator size should be at least ½ the diameter of the pipe. If too small an applicator is used, a sufficient amount of cement cannot be applied. Christy’s offers a wide selection of applicators and empty cans to help you achieve best results. Do not assume the applicator provided with the can is automatically the correct size for your pipe diameter.
It looks like the largest dauber that comes in primer and cement cans (16 and 32 oz sizes) is 1.5", meaning that they are sized for a maximum pipe size of 3". The MFR product documents I've read confirm this.
What applicator (dauber, swab, etc) do you all use when gluing pipe that is larger than 3" in diameter?
I'm about to do some work with 4" PVC, and since I'm not a pro, it seems like a good idea to use the correct applicator size in order to apply a sufficient amount of primer and cement in the short working time (I think about 30 seconds per joint?)
A few MFRs do list large applicators, but I don't see that they are readily available for purchase anywhere. For example, I can't find any of these applicators for sale from the usual sources:
https://tchristy.com/wp-content/pdf/specsheets/SolventApplicatorGuide_LR.pdf
And here:
https://weldon.com/applicators-accessories/cement-applicators/