The idea of using a sharpie/marker to align the directions is brilliant

Thanks for explaining that once it gets jelly is no good anymore

Also make sure to be safe and use either rubber or nitrile gloves. NEVER use latex gloves as primer and glue can possibly "melt" the gloves to your hand. Safety first!

Thanks for the sharpie tip for tracking the bends with lines during dry fit

Can always rely on KZfaq for the quick tutorial! Thanks for this.

The Thirty (30) - second hold, after pushing the two pieces together with the glue: I did not KNOW that. Thanks. It explains some problems I've had. Brilliant!

You definitely want to be quicker then that, the primer needs to be wet still when using the glue. They need to be able to react to each other

The video you shared is very helpful! hope to be your companion in the future, thank you for everything!👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Great tip on using a Sharpie. This is the best video I've seen on how to glue two pieces together.

I’m so glad you said something about the jelly! My husband connected our water line together and it was jelly when he did it but it still worked until someone ran over the line, now I’m fixing it and I have to idea what I’m doing! So now I know no jelly cement. Great video!

I can smell this video as I watch it

i love the sharpie trick thanks for the info keep up the good work!

Thanks Erik, that was helpful especially great idea about marking the lines.

Many thanks for the Video guide! Allowed me to fix a vent pipe for a high effecenty Furnace that came appart earlier this year

Thanks bro, quick, simple, straight to the point... Very informative while moving briskly threw the task...💯

Thumbs up for the sharpie tip, thanks a bunch!

So glad I found this video. Great job, great teaching repetition. Oatey should pay you royalties or something.

Thanks for the video. One question do we need to wait till the primer dry out? Thank you.

Man, I have been using the jelly like cement for a good while. It wasn't until I just bought some more cement and found it was runny like water that I figured I should find out which consistency was right. Thankfully I just used the jelly on 1/2" sprinkler lines that I pressurized (didn't leak), but got me worried now. I am about to do a major job on my main sprinkler line, bought this very runny cement (same as in the video), and I thought there was something wrong with it and was about to return it, as I have never bought a can with that consistency. Thank you very much for showing what you did in your video. Save me some time.

Thanks for the video! Well done!

What about the cement that has the primer and cement in one can is that ok to use?

You are a great teacher, thank u very much

Everything looked ok, except for the way the glue was applied. You DO NOT put glue in the female ends of any connection. The reason is that all of the excess glue is pushed into the pipe, and that can be bad, especially on potable water systems. You only glue the male end, and all the excess glue is pushed to the outside of the pipe, and can be wiped away. This is one of the most common mistakes made by even highly experienced plumbers.

Bro this helped me out. Good stuff !

Great video, thank you!

Great video! Thanks! 👊😎

A nice show for people 🎉🎉❤❤

great demonstration !

Thanx so fkn much my brother, U are highly noted for and appreciated 😉👍🏻

Very informative. Thank you!

You just saved me a call to the plumber! Thank you!!

Great advice. Thanks.

Excellent, professional job & video. Thank you!

I’ve never used a liquid type cement like that. Interesting. I’ve never used primer either. The two times I did use primer I did not have a good seal and had to redo. Thanks for the video!

Right on thanks for doing that!

With PVC pipe if the blade jumped a little at the start of the cut and gouged or scratched part of the pipe where a fitting has to be glued on, Will that be unacceptable to glue and create a bad glue joint ? It’s some shallow gouging about 1/8 inch wide near the end of the pipe on the top of the pipe. I had to cut it under a vanity for a new p trap. Was hard to get started with the cut. Not sure if I should buy a ratchet cutter and re do or glue what I’ve got to the p trap adapter

How long do you leave primer on before applying cement??

Good explanation, thank you.

Sharpie idea is good

I was wondering if I can use just the clear cement without using the primer. I need it for a project that uses non water pressure. I just need the tube to not leak while it is holding water.

Can you use CPVC cement for PVC furniture grade?

I bought Oatey medium orange cement (for CPVC) by mistake for my PVC sink drain. I used it, do I need to re-do it or do you think it will be OK?

Man thanks a lot for explanation

My father always told me it was best to let the primer dry before you add the cement (it dries quickly). It appears you do this too. But I thought I read the instructions on the can and it says it add the cement before the primer dries. Which is best?

Also need to mark how deep the pieces go into each other.

Thank you Bro !!!

Can u use that on end stops?

Thanks for sharing your know-how. I have to use PVC for a class project.

Thank you!

how long before you cant test for leaking when water is back on?

how Tee of upvc pipe replace?

Primer is used to soften the material so it welds the pieces rather than a joint like tape. It could be included in the glue but it would take too long for the joints to dry. Its purple because union inspectors needed an indicator it was being used.

I see you didn't chamfer the ends of your pipe. This is best practice so they match the angle inside the fittings. If you don't there will be rough edges that can snag stuff and cause a clog. Its not a huge deal, but it is best if you do.

I can’t stop crying 😢❤

Is it the same glue? For grey ipex pvc.

Superb. Thanks.

Good advice. Like marking the joints. What should I do if the two pieces dont come together all the way? They don't seat right. Should I sand the pipe down or will that cause a leak ?

Me: I wonder if this cement is bad, let me see what it looks like on youtube. You:

hey sweet video man! im trying to make stickshape of a human figure (for a halloween prop) out of pvc pipes and i seen in your video you had the same pvc pack i had. Is it possible to just use the jelly on the pieces i would like glued together or do i need to use the purple primer? im assuming the primer is going to act like a protective layer over the pvc pipes.

I just purchased the same Oatey kit. Can't get the lids of either can???????????????

Mark the top of the cement can and cleaner/primer can (in case you use clear) so you don't put them into the wrong containers.

I never used primer and always used up cement even when jelly like. I also firmly joined sections but never held for 30 seconds. I would turn pieces a little. Results after thousands of jobs? Never a problem. Where? On yard sprinklers including tapping water main and assemblying manifolds. Also did same thing in installing soft water systems. But if I ever join PVC again I will follow and do as this fellow has done.

when you connect your pvc pipe to lets say a union, do you push it all the way in (which is about 1 1/2) until it hits the step of the union? or can you just push you pvc pipe in 1/2 inch or so? because it seems like a pain in the ass trying to push hits the step.

So its ok to let the primer dry?

I have a laundry tub/sink drain that came loose at one joint. Is it necessary to do the quarter turn? I don't think that'll be possible for this repair, without taking the whole thing apart.... I just want to do that one joint.

I would take a photo shot of a fairly complex repair, just to be sure.

My thing is how can you test fit when they won’t slide all the way in and if you do it seems to not come apart or do i just need to man up lol

You’re pretty lucky to be able to dry fit that assembly without it binding up. Did you sand it first? Also you can use your sharpie to number the pieces as well.

yes nice marking with the sharpie i definitely need to to that well i already do it on the black abs but i only use a pencil lol i should buy a white marker or something thanks for the video

Thank you

Thanks for submitting this video. I will use this soon so it was helpful. If I am using pvc outside in the garden should I paint it?

Should the primer still be a little wet, or can you let that dry on before you rub on the cement? Related, I saw the purple primer was getting on the cement brush, and then you were obviously sticking that back into the cement can. Does that small amount of primer in the cement can ruin the cement for future use?

if you read the primer can it says not to let the primer dry. put glue on immediately.

how u no wat cement to use? thers medium, hevy duty........

The fittings already have lines on them if you’re trying to line them up straight.

my primer bottle doesn't come with a brush inside. so how to apply it?

Please look into strength tests of pvc with/without primer. Just because code/manufacturer says to do something doesn't mean it's good.

Hi what side pvc pipe is that? Also what is the connection called if you want to connect two of the same pvc pipes of the same size? Is that a coupler?

Good stuff, thanks pal.

Is it true that the primer must dry before applying cement to pvc when used in high pressure systems and/or exposed to cold ? Are there any other situations where the primer must dry prior to cementing ?

What would happen if you use the wrong color primer like blue, green, red etc.?

How long can the primer remain on the pipe prior to applying cement? Why are you applying primer to the edges?

Brilliant

Can this same application be used to glue pvc to metal plumbing?

What about threaded pvc? Do you prime & glue or use plumbers tape?

I was working with 4” pvc pipe today. I hope someone can tell me what I was doing wrong. I bought the Oatley primer and pvc cement at Lowe’s today. I followed instructions and primed both parts. While the primer was still wet, I applied the cement to both. The problem is, my glue behaved liked contact cement. As soon as the parts touched each other, there was an immediate “grab” and inserting one into the other to the full depth intended was impossible and any final quarter turn twist was out of the question. I got most of my joints to have about 1” of insertion. A water test with a garden hose revealed that 2 of 3 joints leak significantly. Those pvc fittings are expensive and I scrapped several today.

Is the pipe ready for use right away? Or should I let it cure a few hours before running water through it?

will it seal if u can't do the twisting motion?

The thickness of the glue depends on if the cement is heavy bodied or medium bodied or light bodied

How do you prevent the glue from squeezing inside the pipe when joining

Can this be use for water with pressure or only draining purposes

I am stuck at opening the cans 🤣. How do you open them?!?! They seem pretty sealed up.

What would it make turn to gel or go bad?

Do you need to use a respirator while doing this?

I'm higher than a goddamn satelite, this is some interesting shit man.

I realized after connecting the pipes for my fish tank pump I used primer and forgot to use cement! will I be able to get them apart and glue it again or will it hold with the just primer?

The primer can says to add the cement while the primer is still wet?

Great

fyi, not in video, but are there specific set timings for “press and hold” and for priming?? or just prime and seal or let prime set for a few minutes,

Oatey recommends two coats of cement one after the other and the first one while the primer is still wet ...I just saw their video