What is the purple glue plumbers use?
Black Swan Purple Primer is a purple, non-bodied, fast acting solvent used to soften, clean and prepare plastic pipe and fittings prior to assembly. Purple Primer can be used with all types, schedules and classes of PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings.
How long does it take for oatey glue to dry?
Allow 15 minutes for good handling strength and 2 hours cure time at temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit before pressure testing up to 180 psi. Longer cure times may be required at temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit or with pipe above 3 inches.
How long does oatey cement last?
That life span starts from the moment the can is sealed in the factory. So, if a product has a 3-year shelf-life, the 3-year countdown begins on its manufacture date….Defining shelf life.
| Product | Shelf Life (from date of manufacture) |
|---|---|
| ABS Cements and Cleaners | 3 years |
| CPVC Cements | 2 years |
What is the difference between purple and clear PVC primer?
The purple is so that the building inspector can tell that the plumber used primer by visual inspection. Clear is fine to use.
Do you have to Prime PVC before cement?
As you may know, PVC joints are not glued together exactly, but fused through a chemical change. The softer the outer layer of your PVC, the better it will cement in your joint. Usually PVC jobs require about half the amount of primer as they do cement. In short, primer is your friend.
What is the best CPVC glue?
Oatey® CPVC Medium Bodied Fast Set Orange Cement is recommended for cold water systems and hot water systems up to 200°F / 93°C. It is approved for Corzan® CPVC piping systems. Its medium body has excellent gap filling properties and is easy to apply.
Will old PVC glue work?
PVC cement works, in major part, by creating a chemical weld between the two pieces. If it has thickened, that means there’s less solvent, which means it probably won’t dissolve/weld into the two pieces as well. It may “work”, but the joint is likely to be weaker than it would be with a fresh can.
What is the difference between PVC glue and PVC cement?
Q: What is the difference between PVC solvent cement and PVC glue? The solids contained in the solvent cement will then fill the gap between the pipe and fitting. Glue such as PVC glue, on the other hand, is only a bonding cement and will not work with an interference fit.