Mr Fixit eh
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So I accidentally used PVC solvent cement with primer on ABS waste pipe 2". How serious is this - do I need to re-do this work. To add insult to injury, one of the three joints worked out of the hub about 1/3 of the way.
Wrong Solvent Cement
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I am not a plumber. I would re-do it. I think there is a good chance it would fail.
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I wouldn't do it.. I couldn't warranty the installation. I have zero experience in doing it..
But... Someone else did.
But... Someone else did.
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In the plumbing industry it is highly recommended that you avoid using the wrong adhesive.
Plastic pipe cements creates a chemical bond between the joints. As the cement is applied, it softens the pipe surfaces and as the the cement drys, the two surfaces bond together at the molecular level creating one solid connection. If the pipes and cement are not compatible, the pipe and fittings will not be able to properly fuse together which can lead to a joint failure.
Recently on this forum, I believe it was in Canada, an inspector failed an inspection where there was an ABS and PVC joint with the correct cement used, Oatey® ABS To PVC Transition Green Cement.
Plastic pipe cements creates a chemical bond between the joints. As the cement is applied, it softens the pipe surfaces and as the the cement drys, the two surfaces bond together at the molecular level creating one solid connection. If the pipes and cement are not compatible, the pipe and fittings will not be able to properly fuse together which can lead to a joint failure.
Recently on this forum, I believe it was in Canada, an inspector failed an inspection where there was an ABS and PVC joint with the correct cement used, Oatey® ABS To PVC Transition Green Cement.
