PVC pipe glue question

Yesterday I was running a small amount of pvc pipe for another faucet. I was using an older can of pipe cement(glue) and after getting abot 80% of the job done, I for some reason looked at the bottom of the can. The use by date is '06', but the glue seemed to be fine. I'm wondering now if I should get a new can and start over and re-do what I've got done or if the glue will hold just fine. Thanks.

Reply to
Paul O.
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If the consistency seemed fine and it doesn't leak...don't worry about it.

Reply to
pheeh.zero

As long as it was useable I think you'll find it will work just fine. I've used it years old and when it got thick I thinned it with lacquer thinner and all went well.. I think they put those dates on so people will spend more money. You know the usual American, RIP OFF>

Reply to
Jack

I used some partially set (gummy) glue to do a non-essential oudoor project under my deck and it did just fine. Yours should be no problem at all.

Reply to
C & E

Paul,

As long as the cement was still fluid (not gelled) it should work as good as new. I recommend tossing the cement when it starts to gel, but I have used partially gelled cement in a pinch without any noticeable issues.

Generally, the cement will keep a long time unless you open the can. Then the air in the can lets it start gelling. That's why I prefer to buy several smaller cans instead of a single large one. I can use the small can for the occasional odd job, and use a new can the next time I need to do something. The larger cans only make sense if you have a big project, like plumbing a whole house, or if you do plumbing work frequently.

Anthony

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HerHusband

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