PVC Pipe question

[Walter R.]

When joining PVC pipes in the past, I have sanded them, primed them and then cemented them. Is it really necessary to sand the surfaces to be joined? Is the primer enough?

Thanks

[jim]

Primer is plenty sanding is not necessary

[Doug Miller]

Radical idea: read the directions on the can of cement.

[Norminn]

You should make sure there are no burrs because burrs will keep the surfaces from having tight contact.

[Phisherman]

No need to sand.

[Robert Allison]

I am with the others, absolutely no need to sand. Deburr, yes.

[Walter R.]

I did read the instructions. However, some time ago, a "master plumber" told me to sand the connections, "it makes a better joint". I guess he was thinking of sweating copper connections.

Or, maybe I read it in this group :-) Just wanted to clarify matters.