i'm redoing a pvc water line and having problems with sealing off. the primer and glue are not new i don't know how old but the cans are rusted on top. can the glue go bad after a while? i've worked with pvc alot and never had any problems until now.
2007-12-21 04:13:06 · 8 answers · asked by big daddy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
pvc glue can go bad but don't call the cleaner cleaner. the proper product is primer! primer removes the smoothness of the new pipe and opens it's pores if you will. it is a chemical primer to prepare the surface for the glue, not to "clean it". people,(even stupid plumbers) think it is cleaner, and sometimes don't "clean" the surface of new pipes. It is a needed chemical reaction. some states actually require a colored primer so that the inspector will know it was in fact used. The primer more than the glue can evaporate it's usefulness so get both. no big deal
2007-12-21 05:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes the glue can go bad due to age, or freezing... run out and get new cans of cleaner and glue.
I work with the stuff quite a bit, on a regular basis, and it seems I never use a can up completely, hehehe.
If the pvc youve been working with appears to be marred, you may want to cut it back and start over with a new piece, just to head off any possible leak source.
Have Fun
2007-12-21 04:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem before. When I got new glue, the problem went away. Apparently the glue can vapor off. That is probably why it doesn't hold as well. The cleaner/solvent should be fine.
So the answer is Yes, pvc glue can go bad!
2007-12-21 04:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by AL in Bama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told that the glue will go bad..What kind of cleaner are you using? I understand they have a different cleaner out now..You might want to check it out..Thats about all I can offer you at this time.
2007-12-21 04:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by john p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean end's good, fine sanding cloth,inside and out,make sure no water comes in contact with the cleaning solvent or glue. always use new product if other has been around for a while,good luck....
2007-12-21 05:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the glue is "gelled" or discolored you would benifit by replacing with new glue. It may save you leaks and headaches from possible leaks.
2007-12-21 04:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by tech7435 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the price of a new can of each, I'd just toss and start over, who needs the hassle.
2007-12-21 04:20:12 · answer #7 · answered by Pattyrocks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yep get some new stuff,
2007-12-21 09:11:47 · answer #8 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋