Make sure the products you get are designed for pvc pipe.
Glue pvc to metal pipe.
Joining a pipe to a pipe fitting requires specially formulated primer and cement no ordinary adhesive but a chemical solvent that melts the surface of the pvc and then quickly re hardens to fuse.
A first choice of product to stick these is a silicone sealant but this lacks bond strength and in some cases will etch into the pvc due to the aggressive solvent within the silicone.
Use a generous amount of glue to do this to ensure a proper bond.
Spread an even layer of solvent pvc cement on the inside of the fitting and outside of the pipe.
Chris shows you the proper way to transition from metal to pvc connections.
Standard pvc is not double check that the primer and glue will work with cpvc.
If your code allows it the pipe can be inserted.
Pvc primer and solvent cement glue comes in round metal cans that have pom pom like applicators built into the container caps.
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The european pvc industry says that polyvinyl chloride is the plastic most often used worldwide.
Tighten the adapter into the socket hand tight then use slip lock pliers to turn it through two or three complete rotations.
You don t want to crack the plastic.
You can t glue pvc pipe directly to metal pipe of any type.
Push the still wet pvc pipe into the fitting using a bit of force.
In the case where the fitting is devoid of a sealing gasket that will compress against the end of the metal pipe you will only use ptfe teflon thread sealing tape as the sealant.
If you re working with cpvc pipe which is rated for hot water supply.
Step 7 insert.
You want to make sure you have an even layer of cement over all mating surfaces.
The first is an all pvc fitting with either male or female threads that will connect to the metal pipe.
Once the adapter is tight glue a pipe into the other end and you re ready to run the rest of your pvc or cpvc pipe system.
Just swiping the pipe with cement and pushing on the fitting won t ensure a strong joint.
Pvc cement creates a solvent bond with plastic only and doesn t adhere to metal.
Glue pvc pipes with solvent cements intended for pvc repair.
Wipe the inside of the fitting and the outside of the pipe with pvc primer.
You will want to complete this next step while the glue is still wet do not allow the glue to dry or it will prevent the pipes from holding together properly.
