
Can I thin thick PVC cement with primer?
Aug 6, 2014 · Primer contains the same ingredients as Cement, except Cement also has PVC resin in it, so theoretically you should be able to add primer to cement to thin it. Oatey Purple Primer contains Acetone, Cyclohexanone, Tetrahydrofuran, and Methyl ethyl ketone. Oatey Regular Clear PVC Cement contains Tetrahydrofuran, Acetone, PVC Resin, Cyclohexanone, and Methyl ethyl ketone.
Is there a PVC piping primer/cement alternative for a non …
Oct 24, 2011 · Oatey's consists of 10-25% MEK, 10-25% Acetone and 30-50% Furan, another solvent. I'd say a combination of jam it in there and just about any solvent should work.
plumbing - How can I install a tub over this tub box? - Home ...
Take it out then install your tub. This is there to make your life easier when connecting your tub drain. If he laid concrete where box was you would have to break up the concrete around the PVC. It doesn't matter if it is upside down or not...
plumbing - How should I remove the knockout for the drain in a …
May 2, 2021 · I am trying to set up my new washer and dryer but I am stuck. Can anyone tell me how to remove the knockout from an Oatey box?
How should cement board interface with a shower pan?
Apr 14, 2023 · I will be building up a shower pan using the Oatey Perfect Slope pre-slope system, a 40 mil liner. and then building up a dry pack mortar bed on top of the liner. My question is what is the best detail for where the cement board meets the pan? Should the cement board come right down onto the mortar bed?
plumbing - ABS to PVC transition glue: OK for PVC to PVC?
Sep 23, 2022 · That glue is rated only for non-pressure pipes (drain and vent, not water), so if that is your situation, continue to the next step. Some locales require the exact type of glue be used and don't play loose with the types allowed. If this isn't a concern for you, go to the next step. According to Oatey "Green transition cement can be used to join ABS to PVC or any variation of the two, but only ...
Using primer on electrical PVC conduit
Apr 23, 2022 · The Oatey web site for this product type has a video using primer, but it's just some generic video. I understand that primer is necessary for plumbing PVC because it's important to have a high quality watertight seal, but that is not as important for electrical conduit.
construction - Can I install Kerdi board just on the walls of my …
Aug 8, 2019 · After the Kerdi goes in, I would pour the final slope for the shower floor and tile overtop. I like the Kerdi product for my walls because of the pre-fab niche, and lightweight materials and smaller board sizes that are available. I really don't see any videos of people installing Kerdi board with an Oatey membrane.
pvc - Purple primer left on over night: can I use it? - Home ...
Mar 21, 2016 · I am using Oatey purple primer with Oatey medium gray pvc cement. This is a 2 inch PVC pipe job for pool pump to filter. I have a joint where I applied purple primer then realized I am not ready for the fitting so I need to leave it overnight. This fitting is to an ABS filter valve.
What should I do about a pinhole leak in PVC water pipe?
Jul 31, 2024 · I have tried JB Weld products, epoxy, water epoxy, and water tape. I do not want to replace the pipe--just fix it for now. The pipe is a cold water supply.