Huskerfan-23
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I was making a connection today and heard a pop and noticed that one of my PVC joints broke below where I was working. I pulled out the pipe from the fitting and noticed that I didn't get it seated all the way when I had made the original connection. From reading on the board it looks like I can reglue this, but wanted to confirm if my steps are correct. This is just for drain lines (and the joint that broke is actually a vent a line, so no water going through it).
Is this correct...
1. Clean both the fitting and piece of pipe with PVC cleaner
2. Reapply purple primer to both both pieces after cleaner has dried
3. Apply cement (I have regular strength, but wondering if i should get something stronger) while primer is still wet
4. Make sure I seat the pipe correctly this time.
Thanks in advance.
I was making a connection today and heard a pop and noticed that one of my PVC joints broke below where I was working. I pulled out the pipe from the fitting and noticed that I didn't get it seated all the way when I had made the original connection. From reading on the board it looks like I can reglue this, but wanted to confirm if my steps are correct. This is just for drain lines (and the joint that broke is actually a vent a line, so no water going through it).
Is this correct...
1. Clean both the fitting and piece of pipe with PVC cleaner
2. Reapply purple primer to both both pieces after cleaner has dried
3. Apply cement (I have regular strength, but wondering if i should get something stronger) while primer is still wet
4. Make sure I seat the pipe correctly this time.
Thanks in advance.
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