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?
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PVC Pipe question
Apr 21, 2008
6 Replies
Primer is plenty sanding is not necessary
Radical idea: read the directions on the can of cement.
You should make sure there are no burrs because burrs will keep the surfaces from having tight contact.
No need to sand.
I am with the others, absolutely no need to sand. Deburr, yes.
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.
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