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Any 1 know how do Basement Pipes ?
« on: Sat, 09 June 2018, 07:52:10 »
So,

Tp4 bought des' PVC pipes and PVC joint-fittings

Only to find out the older pipe is ABS (cellular core) cheapo pipes..

Now, Internet says haz to use _Transition Cement_



The PVC glue has a primer+cement portion for plastic welding.


So, if I use the pvc-fitting  on one end with PVC pipe, and the OTHER end to old ABS pipe,   Do I NOT prime the other side of the fitting where it connects the ABS ?
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Re: Any 1 know how do Basement Pipes ?
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 09 June 2018, 09:02:38 »
I think that you need the "transition" cement:

http://www.plumbing-geek.com/solvent-cement.html

Also, you didn't say whether these were supply or waste pipes. Joints in supply lines are critical, waste lines less so.
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Re: Any 1 know how do Basement Pipes ?
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 09 June 2018, 11:48:39 »
I wouldn't PVC weld ABS..
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Re: Any 1 know how do Basement Pipes ?
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 09 June 2018, 16:10:15 »
Tp4 is now a plumber.
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Re: Any 1 know how do Basement Pipes ?
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 09 June 2018, 16:57:26 »
The only experience I have with PVC piping is some six months of installing HVAC systems. PVC welding ABS seems like a bad idea. #twocents
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Re: Any 1 know how do Basement Pipes ?
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 10 June 2018, 10:56:09 »
They're fixed..

Now to pray for 5 hours while the glue cures..

What direction do i face for plumbing god.

Tested the transition cement on the outside of both abs and pvc pipe,  it was melting into both.. So I asssume that it should weld the 2 together..
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Re: Any 1 know how do Basement Pipes ?
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 10 June 2018, 11:18:29 »
*CLAPS* another home improvement job well done
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Re: Any 1 know how do Basement Pipes ?
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 10 June 2018, 16:43:23 »
Seems like there's no leak..

Non pressure system so, not super worried..






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Re: Any 1 know how do Basement Pipes ?
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 16 June 2018, 17:29:44 »
If you plan to stay there 15 more years. Put in all PVC Sched 40/80. Supply all Red copper or Pex. Does not sound DIY for you TP. Just figure the home is only 2,500 SF. Looking at 40 grand.


Wait until there is a leak and you don't know it Buddy. Maybe 40 grand anyways.
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