Latest Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use All Purpose Cement when assembling PVC and ABS pipe?
No. Oatey has NSF approved cement for this application called ABS to PVC Transition Green Cement. This transition cement is for applications where the interior building drain and the exterior sewer drain are made of dissimilar plastics, generally ABS and PVC. Check with your local building officials before attempting this application to insure it is approved in your municipality.
What cement is used to bond flexible pipe and fittings?
Oatey Rain-R-Shine or PVC Flexible cements can be used for this application.
Does Oatey manufacture cements that can be used on lines which carry high and low pH chemical solutions?
Yes. Oatey Industrial Grade CPVC and PVC low VOC cements can be used in this application. Please contact the technical department for chemical compatibility for the cements that would be appropriate for the application.
Can I use Oatey CPVC cements for lines which carry Deionized water?
Yes.
What is chamfering the pipe?
Chamfering is the act of beveling the outside end of the pipe, which you will be inserting into the fitting. This keeps the cement from being pushed out of the fitting and causing a weak bond in the joint.
Can you use PVC cement to solvent weld electrical conduit?
Yes. The Oatey Heavy Duty cements can be used as long as the application instructions are followed.
What cement can I use for use with natural gas?
Oatey Flowguard Gold #3194 and #3195 can be used in this application. Before starting this application make sure your local gas provider and building officials allow for the use of these products in this application.
Can I use X-15 cement to glue vinyl fabric together?
Yes. Only if the fabric is PVC. If it is CPE, we would recommend Oateyweld. We recommend a completed application test on a small section before applying one of our products to the final assembly when it is not being used for its intended purpose.
Can I use All Purpose Cement to join PVC to CPVC?
No. It is not recommended because it takes longer for CPVC to finish the curing process necessary to complete a strong bond after the cement is applied. CPVC is also rated for hot water use which will affect cure times. PVC is not rated for hot water temperatures.
How do you separate a joint that has been cemented together and cured?
Once a joint has been properly assembled it cannot be cleanly separated without distorting or destroying the pipe/fitting. The joint if properly assembled is stronger than the pipe itself, and will have to be cut out and replaced.
Can you use cleaner instead of primer?
No. Cleaner is only designed to remove surface dirt and grease from the pipe where as primer actually starts the chemical reaction needed to bond the pipe and fittings together.
What are the differences between regular, medium and heavy duty cements?
Number one is the Viscosity and number two is the pipe size to which it is being applied to.