How to glue PVC Pipes and Fittings (Solvent Cement)

Using solvent cement to glue PVC pipes is the surest way to create a long-lasting seal on your waste fittings. Many people are tempted to use push fit pipes, while these do have their place, I feel these systems are on the market because people are hesitant to use solvent cement.

However one you have glued a pipe and fitting just once, you will have mastered the technique. It is actually easier than any other system - it just looks difficult because the solvent cement (just a glue) is involved.

The Building Sheriff show you how to glue PVC pipes together, quickly, easily and permanently. It couldn't be simpler.

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[ririfraser]

Thank you! You're video was so easy to understand and follow!

[ZiMMO]

I have the same shirt! Also, thanks for the tip!

[vsstdtbs]

Like the idea of a normal saw, tried a hacksaw this morning and it cuts on an angle without realising it.

[realname]

Hey friend, I don't agree in marking both elbow. I'd glue one end first without marking and then I'd mark the second. This will cut in half the possibilities of being off. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[sparkfishes]

Does the cement it need to be on the pipe? I do use this to make bird feeders from PVC pipe but I put the cement on the fitting only as there is less waste as it just coves the area of contact and not past it. Am I doing it wrong ?

[nathan]

How would you separate without breaking. Mabey heat

[PatrickGuerrisi]

does solvent cement waterproof it? for putting conduit under ground for example?

[kohguansoon]

I tried to fix a pvc elbow to the water pressure supply pvc pipe for my instant water heater, I applied the pvc glue to both end but it doesn't glued, is it that I apply the glue to both ends ? Your demonstration shown only applied to one end

[williambright]

How long to dry this before using the pipe

[nikiguymer]

Can I glue a stew thread elbow to a straight cut

[dannytaylor]

Does connecting too many pipes at a time in a large configuration weaken the cement solution due to the weight?

[popezk]

Hi there! Hope you'll notice me. Is that solvent cement prevents water leakage? I'm also using pvc pipes.

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[katywood]

Is this method appropriate for exterior use joining lengths of guttering and downpipes/elbows?

[wallychopchop]

Iv sniffed every glue on the market this isn’t one of em 😂

[Jack-fsim]

yippe something DIY I could do.ha.thanx

[maarts]

Watching this as I have destroyed water supply for my entire apartment by breaking pvc pipe off main supply line xD

[MrJustincredible]

That's a WASTE of pipe and elbows

[DanielClyburn]

No primer? Didn't put the cement on the fitting? So much wrong with this...