How to Glue PVC Pipes Like a Plumbing Pro

[@brianhay4024]

Short and on target without blah, blah, blah. Perfect. Thank you.

[@wolf-bearchief3705]

I'm a novice in Plumbing and appreciate your tutorial friend.

[@troyslattery7699]

Letters up and in a straight line from pipe to pipe is old school and that is how I was taught. To this day I teach my plumbing students and apprentices to do it the same way. Its all about taking pride in ones work.

[@redguy8941]

That's how my dad taught me

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

That glow in the dark glove is top 👍 really emphasize the work being done

[@jeffthewhiff]

Roger, I just installed some CPVC pipe in my home for the water lines and didn't realize that there was a special cement for that. I used the correct cement as recommended by the guy at the hardware store and it worked very well. Also, when I prepped the pipe before applying the cleaner and primer, I sanded the fittings with emery paper as well.

[@unclematt3]

Damn good work! Careful, meticulous work! Customer is getting a good job for his hard-earned money!

[@chazwhite367]

Thanks for the video Roger. Great for someone like me who has never worked with PVC before!

[@broganboydmusic7561]

Some of my first memories are helping my dad change busted sprinkler heads in the front yard. So I’ve replaced/repaired my fair share of pvc in my life. Fast forward, thanks to the encouragement of people like you, I recently started my own handyman company. So thank you so much for setting an example for people like me. So I hade a client who needed an outdoor spigot replaced due to a small leak. It seems that the leak was coming from a t joint about a foot beneath the spigot. Super easy fix i thought. But I’ve had to go back to this clients house 3 times to a leak or complete joint failure. Today will be the 4th!!! PLEASE HELP ME! Two questions. The pvc line on the left side of the t joint is very close to the wall of her house and there isn’t much clearance. Most of the leaks/failure points are happening here.How do I ensure I’m getting good coverage of primer/blue glue on that pipe. Just a quarter turn when making that connection? Also, my main question. How to add a t joint here and make sure that both connections are secured and fully inserted. It seems that the only way I can get both sides to have clearance to go in the t joint is if I cut one side a little shorter than I would like and slide/center the t joint after both sides of pvc are inserted. I know there must be something I’m missing but for the life of me I can’t think of the solution. Please guide me O wise one! I know you’re probably way too busy to even see this but if anyone could offer some advice it would be greatly appreciated. I hope everyone is having a great morning!

[@kennyvelez8060]

This is how I've been doing plumbing since the 80's except I use a knife to smooth out the edges, That always seemed to work for me, Good job, Great video

[@tex24]

Very informational video. Can you cover the topic of gluing together PVC pipe when you have bends, extensions and how to measure right so that it all comes together without being forced into pace (with tension in the pipe afterwards). I'm doing a DIY sprinkler valve replacements and I'm having the hardest time measuring the pipes to the correct dimensions and then fitting it all together.

[@1michaelbrown]

I am actually doing that right now. But seeing this comment was made 5 months ago. I assume you figured it out.

[@tomwells6499]

If the layout is a little more complicated - dry fit - mark aligned fit with a Sharpie - then disassemble - then prime and cement.

[@julioakapyrocovarrubias3115]

This just broke it down for me very nice and neatly thank you very much.

[@Edmondschristian1]

I like letters up on all horizontal piping and letters on the vertical risers to all face the road or the front of the project. This seems silly to some, but shows me that the plumber doing the work cares about detail. Plus, I'm second a generation plumber. My dad would tear me a new one for not having letters up and out. P.S. Thank you and God bless you for all you do for the industry.

[@RogerWakefield]

@ Christian Edmonds God bless you brother. I believe in always putting in in perfect. When you focus on putting it in like that you are always going to do it right!

[@MikeMurphy-s9b]

Thanks Roger,we have organized alot of people in the last few years and when they come in to get there pvc bonding certs at the training center they say they have never heard of beveling the pipe and some want to argue,so we make take the whole class and then they get it on how to properly bond,prep any type of plastic pipe.If you don't put that bevel on the pipe it just pushes that glue out.Dont get me wrong you can get away with it in the field and pass a pressure test,most of the time, but its not the proper way. Great tutoriol!

[@hikeoganessian9729]

using the lever was a good tip..thx

[@andrewalcala941]

Was taught, fitting pipe fitting for primer and pipe fitting pipe for glue due to the fact that primer dries quickly and must be somewhat still wet for the glue to create a good weld. Since the primer on the pipe was only applied once, its more likely to be dryer by the time you begin to apply the glue. Was also told to give the quarter turn as your pushing the fitting on not after the fitting is pushed in all the way, because this could break the seal that has already begun to dry within the fitting. Everyone plumbs their own way, guess as long as there's no leaks we're all still plumbing at the end of the day😎

[@allhailacdc]

Clear, concise and easy, thank you!!!

[@tjvanderloop1686]

Excellent video of the right way to do a "PVC" piping joint. A Big Thanks! Thomas J. Vanderloop, AWS-Welding & SME-Manufacturing Consultant to Industry

[@elyporto3958]

Roger l like the way you are detail with your installation. Nice work 👍

[@damarpo5467]

Great vids!...i used a standard 3/4 coupling and drilled out the middle stop lip and used it as a close joint slid fitting when putting splice back together. was able to slide coupling further onto main line and then align splice piece and slid modified coupling back onto spliced piece really fast, worked out really simple and clean.

[@redxpro1]

Helpful video. I’m use to connecting drain pipes but learned I need to prime these pressure PVC before connecting them.

[@SHADOWMOSESGARAGE919]

Roger, have you thought about doing a video containing your opinions on the different types of cement out there? I.E. the regular clear vs. the blue wet or dry stuff?

[@dillonroden2499]

Like you said straight forward and simple but such a great topic and real important. Its refreshing to see the simple things covered some times. Thanks, Roger!

[@RogerWakefield]

@ Dillon Roden building on the basics is what keeps us doing things right!

[@dianehollister9410]

Are the pipe and fittings supposed to be completely dry before adding the primer and glue?

[@thomasmitchell2482]

Cant imagine a better video out there. It was very professional and you wrapped it up quick. Every other video was over twice as long. I was impressed. You should get rid of that ending though. There’s no obvious metaphor for getting flushed.

[@SmooveBee1]

Thank You!

[@ExergameStation]

I am not a plumber but I love the Reed bevel edge hand tool. Goes all the way to 4 inch PVC.

[@Elculichi2]

Do you have a video on how to glue 4” ABS? And what is the best glue for ABS based on your experience?

[@wellnessotr]

Nice! I’ve not considered the letters going in same direction. But, I’m making a solar shower for my vehicle, and I’ll be painting it black. 😂. But, I like your attention to detail and demonstration.

[@elink786]

Thanks

[@CoconutPalmPictures]

Hi Roger, You have a very good teaching style. Thanks! Question 1: Other video tutorials say to apply glue to the pipe but not the fitting, to avoid having excessive glue build up inside the fitting when the pipe pushes in. (This was for a sewer line, not pressure.) Do you concur? Question 2: Why do some parts of the USA use ABS, others use PVC? Thanks, and please keep up the good work!

[@diyjohn9584]

For solder you can just flux the pipe, but glue you have to apply in fitting as well because it melts it. Unless trying to glue metal?

[@onetwothree4148]

1) No. Read the instructions on the primer and glue. They'll tell you exactly what to do. Never seen one that said that. 2) some places don't permit ABS indoors. Not sure if it's true, but I heard there is a difference between the toxity of the fumes or some fire hazard difference between abs/pvc...

[@JLV-l4c]

Thank you so much sir keep it up!

[@frankrizzo7307]

When I was doing cpvc for my condensate boiler exhaust, I read somewhere that the proper way to glue it was to prime and glue it right away while the primer is still wet. However, I don't know if this was specific to cpvc or not, but I've been doing it this same way for dwv pvc. Can you comment on if this is the correct way to glue or not? Thank you.

[@solidsnake2085]

In the field I was taught to prime the pipe then the fitting, but to use two coats of primer. Then apply glue to the fitting and then the pipe. I've had to put in a lot of concentric vent piping and since it's in the overhead I leave the letters facing toward the ground and all facing the same direction.

[@RogerWakefield]

@ solidsnake2085 I love that you take pride in what you do. I learned that at an early age!

[@derrick9245]

Yep that’s how I was taught we like to keep the letters exposed on top of the pipe for any in-grounds work for inspections, but once it’s out the ground we like to glue and twist the pipe so the letters won’t be seen for a cleaner look

[@bbqhoncho2720]

I'm workin in the feild, the pipehas a trickle flowing. Will water affect the glue or do I need it 100% dry

[@bless0289]

Have you ever seen or used of a pvc and cpvc cement that is white or clear when it is wet and it turns blue when it is dry?

[@jacques8183]

Great thanks

[@gabrielcruz7304]

Excellent details!

[@Robert_A_Keyboards4948]

Excellent! How long do you let it dry?

[@lv5960]

Thank you Sir

[@RogerWakefield]

@Lo Vv are you learning anything here?

[@SigiCoria-cd9vg]

Sir what do you call that holding the pipe with that chain on it ?

[@susandepro6816]

Question I'm a builder yet my plumbers are not near by. I installed new high end spring / retractable pull down faucet. I can not get the water feed to spot leaking at thread. I did not use any assistance other than tightening

[@amandamccollister5814]

I was told to use purple primer and then regular clear glue. Is this good and why?

[@glennwhitt7375]

Thank y👍

[@tinman1955]

I'm having issues getting a good solder joint on PVC pipe. Do I need more flux or a bigger torch?

[@PatrickOoy]

I often have problems of not to be able to get the pipe all the way into the fitting. What should I watch for?

[@yo_ez1590]

What glue were you using in this video

[@C4boxingsports]

Is it a primary rule to always glue right after...?are you supposed to let primer dry...n does it have a time limit i herd you have 5 minutes until so if not reprime

[@juanserano9710]

The most important part of this video is hold the fitting in place until the glue sets. I can not tell you how many times I run a standing water test after the "plumber" is done his drain lines and it leaks at most of the fittings. I think a great follow up video would be what can be done to fix leaks if you drain lines fails the test and leaks.

[@RogerWakefield]

Juan Serano you are correct. I will work on the other video. That's one we have talked about.

[@myronbowman8283]

I like to doing that way I like that ok I work for a plumber in the Summer time I am trying to learn how to prime and glue like a plumber pro does it thank you for the video thank you.

[@brianpair2934]

How about cleaner instead of primer? Is that ok to do? I've always done it that way and never had any issues at all.

[@danieldawson222]

Nice that you use a pipe vise to Fab with, I do to.

[@whatTFisThis]

Uhh... I'm herr because I are going to use PVC pipes to make my duck a wheel chair, and I was wondering, if I used the glue to connect the pipes without the corner pieces would it still be solidly stuck together? Also would it be better to use or not use primer in this situation?

[@GTEYT007]

Thanks, Roger. Question: What is the ideal time for the primer to be on the pipe before the cement is applied?

[@rickkatz-tn7sz]

Primer is supposed to be still wet when applying the glue

[@marklasvegas6816]

This seems very easy on a locking stand. I have trouble with 3" PVC conduit down in a 36" trench that's only 18" wide in the dirt!!!😡

[@123hotdog111]

Great video.

[@Muhsinah.Nadeem]

Wait one minute! I did not grab the purple label one. Will it be ok if I’m not using it to house anything like liquid. I’m just making a tambour frame.

[@tincanboat]

how long should you wait before turning on the water pressure?

[@chris76-01]

The longer you can wait, the better. But i say at least an hour.

[@CarlosHernandez-lx9mx]

It says on the actual instructions to apply a liberal coat to pipe first, then a thin layer to socket to avoid puddling

[@AxeDesign920]

The only information I wanted and consider non-obvious is how long to let the primer dry before applying the cement, and then how long before the cement is set?

[@puthukkodi]

I like your accent ☺️.

[@RogerWakefield]

Thank you! 😃

[@deepfakemcfakerson9384]

Can I use this on the inside of a cracked pipe?

[@VirtualRush]

Hey roger. I’ve been doing service plumbing for about a year now. I’m thinking about the best route to go career-wise. I’ve really been considering going Union but I’m already enrolled in year two of school, and I don’t know that I’ve been in service long enough to make this jump. I also just started a new job almost 2 months ago and I don’t want to be jumping all over the place if it isn’t worth it. Do you have any advice or insight you could offer me as an experienced plumber and union plumber at that?

[@RogerWakefield]

@ Tyler Tresca it really depends on where you want to end up. What are you going to school for? What Major? I like the union for my long term goals. That has been great for me.

[@VirtualRush]

The Expert Plumber sorry I should’ve specified. I’m going into my second year of apprenticeship, so my second year of adult technical might school starts in September. I know unions have their own apprenticeship so it’s a big move to basically throw away my first year of school and start fresh in a union. I really want to make more money and set myself up for a comfortable retirement.

[@tostednuggetz7483]

keeping your letters up is good practice showed you care but they don’t always go straight down the pipe especially with 20’ sticks so you can’t trust them to be true straight down the pipe

[@GasGunsGod]

Do what is "cleaner" for? Clean prime paint

[@SaintlySaavy]

I'm ocd about reaming and champhering. Everytime. Take a bit longer, but slips in easy and holds 100%

[@jerrynonofbss2588]

I saw you used clear cement. Is that good for 4-inch drain/sewage pipes?

[@montuckyman4982]

Yeah...clear primer and cement makes a clean job. Boiler venting needs to be purple primer in most codes tho. I like oatey all weather cement.

[@robertthompson3447]

A rep from Spears chemical instructed our company to apply the cement to the pipe first then the fitting then the pipe again.

[@fpsfreak4079]

There any other product besides oatey.i have a 4 inch pipe which I modified for rain gutter.i cut it open n tried shoving a 90 degree fitting with PVC pipe n used oatey.b ut oatey didn't hold it together

[@stephenwilson1012]

I use a reamer bit for a drill

[@gersonbn8415]

Is the glu toxic ?

[@hoth2o106]

Sand the outside of the pipe if you are gluing pressure fittings for a better joint. And let it dry 1 hour per inch and you should have no problems

[@RogerWakefield]

@ HOTH2O we used to do that on CPVC for pressurized lines on some industrial work I was on.

[@fferris]

How long does it take for the cement to dry. I am using pvc for air to my shop. I have used it for around 20 years, but I forgot the set up and dry/ hardening time. Thanks Frank

[@roastinred]

Dries in a minute

[@onetwothree4148]

Read the can. They're all different.

[@chris76-01]

I usually like to wait at least an hour before pressurizing. The longer you can wait, the better.

[@kingpest13]

Any tricks for getting everything to fit perfectly when you are in a very tight space with a lot of fittings? Last job I dry fitted everything and once the glue went on it wasn't right. Normally everything is fine but it becomes difficult when you have a ton of fittings in a complicated config. in a few sq. feet. just trying to figure out what I did wrong

[@chris76-01]

Sometimes the glue lets the pipes go farther into the fitting than when they're dry.

[@HeatingLarry]

using a chamfer tool is cleaner and way quicker than filing. It's the same bevel as inside the fitting.

[@timothylee9350]

Here in Canada we only use ABS for Drainage sinks showers toilets

[@carlthomas7260]

My buddy says that you don’t have to use primer on new PVC, is that true

[@everettpresson9277]

trying toglue a 3 inch elbow to a pipe. Glue dries before I can get the elbow all the way on.

[@sodldierofinFAMY]

PVC is fast sure but nothing beats Lead and Oakum Cast Iron.

[@DelmuryAngel]

I know you are busy but I need to learn theory in plumbing can you recommend any online school, book?

[@RogerWakefield]

@Angel Castro I think UPC and IPC both have an Illustrated Plumbing Guide. Great information! Where are you located?

[@DelmuryAngel]

The Expert Plumber Im located in Columbia SC Im working for a plumbing company for the 3 weeks and I love it.

[@RogerWakefield]

Find out which code they have adopted and get that Illustrated Plumbing Guide. It will help you a lot! Also tell 4,000 of your closest friends about my channel and watch all my videos at least 3 times each, you will learn a lot there too.... JK... Happy 4th!

[@locoyo386]

Do you have to prime and cement both pieces? Or can you prime 1 piece and cement the other?

[@isaiahmitchell1987]

Instead of going in circles with the glue I was taught to do one circle then get more glue then another circle

[@josevillagomez2567]

I was taught that as well. I was taught if you keep going in circles your wiping off the glue that was put on

[@MrFADavis]

So I have a situation where I cannot rotate the fitting when I push it onto the pipe. Will it still work? Why do we rotate the fitting?

[@b-cruz966]

Yes if you put enough glue then it'll be fine, but always try to rotate just a bit because if there's a spot where you missed a spot of glue and if you rotate it then that spot will have glue. But there's alot of situations where you can't rotate due to small spaces or uncomfortable positions or the pipe didn't rotate but went all the way in so just make sure to put enough glue

[@diazaa]

It helps to "weld" the materials together.

[@ang3lpokellola]

hi. skipped my primer would there be a problem in the future?

[@jcm7775]

yep

[@bonsummers2657]

Gluing, or, solvent welding?

[@denisrhodes54]

i use the 3-step method cleaner, primer, glue use the text as a guide to line up the index marks on fittings

[@petemiller519]

I would love to have that vise in the footing trench when its snowing wet snow and you're trudging in the mud trying to keep mud off the glue joint :) Good video, cheers from Canada.

[@angelisone]

How come most stores do not sell /or carry schedule 20 PVC Pipe?

[@you2tooyou2too]

The demand has mostly disappeared, so you should choose a compatible replacement, ie Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120

[@forgetnumberone3335]

ive never seen purple primer, only clear. whats purple for?

[@MrDW-ei1fe]

So you don’t forget to primer a fitting or pipe. There’s no real difference other but it looks sloppy in my opinion.

[@MrTeff999]

Maybe you can give a definitive answer. What is the ideal amount of time to wait after applying primer before applying cement? Can you apply the cement while the primer is still wet? Sometimes a small pool of primer remains inside the fitting, should that be allowed to dry before applying cement? Etc.

[@solidsnake2085]

I was taught to primer twice and add glue while the primer is still wet.

[@TheRealJasonLee]

Is it just me or did the 90 push back out? In one angle it shows the primer completely covered. And at the end the primer was showing about an inch.

[@markklepper8457]

It did! I thought I was tripping!

[@diazaa]

It did. Connections often try to back out, thats why it is important to "hold" it together for 30 seconds. But you cant just have your hands on it and pretend to be doing it right....

[@0range0ctopus55]

How long does it take to dry?

[@jcm7775]

on high pressure stuff like irrigation, wait a day. but at least 3 to 4 hours. it might matter on the temp so longer if its cold

[@wwolfc]

Right way to install Plumber tape

[@CoconutPalmPictures]

Is there a power tool attachment that can do the beveling on a 4" pipe?

[@51-FS]

Like a pincle sharpener?

[@CoconutPalmPictures]

@@51-FS Yes. I did find one, but it is $90, way too much. Hopefully Harbor Freight will come up with a knock-off.

[@51-FS]

Lol harbor fright is junk bro...

[@CoconutPalmPictures]

Here's another example, where the Harbor Freight tool beat the Makita and Dewalt. Don't get me wrong, I'm fully aware that HF does have some low quality items, but they also have some very good ones. You can't make a blanket statement one way or the other.

[@boots7859]

Check Project Farm. A lot of the HF stuff is cheapo junk, however once in a while they are good as, or good enough for the odd job. AvE also has torn down some of their Earthquake air wrenches, which were very good. However not surprising since they copy well. For cleaning the edges of larger PVC, etc, I would think even HF could make a decent one.

[@Speeglelookingglass]

That's what I do. 😁

[@americanfirst913]

That primer was changing every other scene lol

[@RogerWakefield]

So was the fog in my video glasses.

[@DaVinci_Diesel]

@@RogerWakefield you are no master plumber

[@DaVinci_Diesel]

@@RogerWakefield you braze 1 coupling in a half hour lmao 😂

[@TophoriMusic]

@@DaVinci_Diesel Maybe he has to do it slower for the video? Some people just need to learn basics man. Lol.

[@kevinstuart5105]

I've been trying to fix my pvc plumbing for nearly a month and this is the first I've heard of "primer" they sell the cement at the local market but no primer. It's necessary I'm guessing. That's probably why the glue hasn't been working. Thanks.

[@chris76-01]

Are you using glue made for pvc pipe?

[@adeptheatingair]

1:50 you don't need to file down PVC before gluing another section in that's overkill and unneeded. It's a waste of time in the field. You can however use emery cloth to clean off the ends to remove any plastic debris before you glue but I never found that this was needed Just clean the ends with cleaner then glue your fittings in.