Skip to main content
Stesso

Connecting PVC Pipes with Cement

0:05
1:39
150.6K views

At 0:05 in

Plumbing connections

Watch on YouTube

What happens here

To connect PVC pipes, first cut the pipe to the desired length using a hand saw and a miter box. If required by local codes or specific application, apply PVC primer to both the pipe end and the inside of the fitting. After the primer, apply PVC cement to the same areas. Quickly insert the pipe into the fitting, push firmly, and give it a quarter turn to ensure even spread of the cement, then hold it in place for a few seconds to allow it to set. PVC is primarily used for drains and cold water applications as it cannot handle hot water.

Goal: Create a sealed connection for PVC pipes.

Tools and materials

  • Hand Saw — Cutting the PVC pipe
  • Miter Box — Holding the PVC pipe steady for a straight cut
  • PVC Fitting — The connector for the PVC pipe
  • PVC Pipe — The plumbing pipe being connected
  • PVC Cement — Bonding the PVC pipe and fitting together
  • PVC Primer — Preparing the surfaces for PVC cement for a stronger bond

What they say

Hide

There's a bunch of ways to connect plumbing pipes, but knowing which one to use can make all the difference. So, let's get after it. PVC is simple. Cut your pipe, if required, apply primer to both your pipe and your fitting. Apply your cement, push, quarter turn, and hold. PVC is mostly used for drains and cold water applications. It can't handle hot water. That's where PEX comes in. PEX works for both hot and cold water supply lines, and it's extremely flexible, giving you

Auto-generated from the video audio.