Many common plumbing repairs call for gluing PVC pipe, but make sure you follow protocol and don't make this mistake when ...

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Joining a PVC pipe to a pipe fitting requires special primer and cement that melts the surface of the PVC before fusing the pieces together (like welding metal) to make an airtight bond.

PVC is a great material for plumbing and other projects as well. It’s easy to cut and glue and is inexpensive, and even a novice do-it-yourselfer can make repairs with it. Here is a PVC primer ...

With this two-step pack, you get a primer to pre-soften the surface of the PVC and a cement to bind the plastic together. After brushing on the primer and cement, hold the parts in place for 30 ...

Apply PVC primer followed by PVC glue to the end of the pipe closer to the valve. Do the same on the end cap.

With the PVC pipe upright, tap the end cap on with a dead-blow hammer or mallet. Twist the end cap slightly to evenly distribute the cement, then finish tapping the cap until it is firmly seated.

½” PVC pipe (you will need at least 6 feet in length) ½” PVC pipe fittings; 90 degrees elbows Straight coupler 45 degree elbows End caps “T” fittings PVC glue and primer Saw or pipe ...