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        How to Weld PVC Piping

        PVC joints are "welded" with chemical bonds rather than a torch. The chemical reaction fuses the pipes and fittings together, and if the process is done properly, the joint formed is as strong as the pipe itself.

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        • Time

          30 Minutes

        • Price Range

          $1 - $50

        • Difficulty

          Easy

        Highlights:

        Step 1: Apply Primer and Cement

        Spread primer on the outside of the pipe and the inside of the fitting. The primer cleans away debris and begins to react with the plastic, softening the pipe.

        Smear cement over the same areas of the pipe and fitting.

        primer cleans debris and reacts with plastic pipe

        Step 2: Connect the Pipe and the Fitting

        Push the pipe ends firmly into the fitting and twist.

        Hold the fitting and pipes stationary until the joint sets.

        Run water through the drain system to make certain the joint doesn't leak.

        push pipe ends firmly into fitting and twist

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