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Upvc solvent to use on a plastic pipe

Posted by Tracey Butler, on
Hi we’re trying to glue upvc drainage pipe together but the upvc solvent wasn’t sticking. We need a sovant that stick , thereused to be a solvent that stuck, it used to melt the plastic to make it stick. Does anyone know what to use or if this solvent is still available
Peter Howell

Peter Howell

In general we don’t glue rainwater pipework as you should be able to dismantle them if they get blocked if you have joints that are coming apart use a small stainless steel screw to secure the joints
Chris Abbott

Chris Abbott

Hi Tracy, you require a product called solvent cement available from diy outlets and plumbing suppliers. Kind Regards TSA

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