[Southeast Power]

Always use primer here.....
Our estimating program figures primer and glue automatically, so it's in the bill of material for purchase.

Primer I s required in every spec I've ever read.
If I choose not use it, I could be forced to tear out the work and 're-do or if a failure occurs, I have no leg to stand.

Are you a plumber?

I could furnish a house with the spec books I have been through and I have never seen primer in the 1600 sections.

 

[NoSparkSparky]

I don't use primer on PVC (unless its pipe to pool lights) i feel it's a waste of time.

But,
primer will only make a better connection. It kind of is the "right" thing to do

So by no means would i call them hacks for using primer. Just because it isn't your method doesn't mean its wrong.

Naw not saying they are hacks for using it. Im saying the only pvc ive seen w primer was done by hacks. But thats not what made them hacks. It was everything else about the install

 

[NoSparkSparky]

I love when the HO already ran the conduit for me and used hard 90s meant for plumbing .

 

[sparky970]

Since it's not holding water in like plumbing, the PVC conduit system is a lot more forgiving I'd imagine.

That glue holds well and I can't imagine water getting through even without a primer.

Is that why there's never any water in underground conduit?

 

[220/221]

on a side note why is everyone around here in such a damn hurry with everything? Slow and steady wins the race.

Time = money. You can be fast without making mistakes.

Installing two products where one is just as effective is just wasting time and money. It's not any different than pretwisting wires or taping wirenuts.

Plus that **** stains the hell out of everything.

 

[sbrn33]

That is why they get paid more and work steadier. They do it right.

Your not even a decent troll.

 

[sbrn33]

I love when the HO already ran the conduit for me and used hard 90s meant for plumbing .

I would not use that conduit.

 

[Awg-Dawg]

Primer I s required in every spec I've ever read.

Ive seen a lot of specs before and ive never seen that one.

 

[dielectricunion]

I love when the HO already ran the conduit for me and used hard 90s meant for plumbing .

When you can pull wire through a sanitary tee fitting, you have reached true master level status [emoji1]

 

[btharmy]

Plus that **** stains the hell out of everything.

And then there is the stinging if you ever get it in an open wound. It will make your eyes water for sure.

 

[RIVETER]

Your not even a decent troll.

Sticks and stones...or whatever. Whatever I am, I have made a lot of $$$ doing it.

 

[Wirenuting]

When you can pull wire through a sanitary tee fitting, you have reached true master level status [emoji1]

That's easy, they even come not only directional, but have a built in assessable splice location.

 

[RIVETER]

That's easy, they even come not only directional, but have a built in assessable splice location.

If you think that is funny you should log on to the plumbers forum and see what they say about us.

 

[Wirenuting]

If you think that is funny you should log on to the plumbers forum and see what they say about us.

I tried and was quickly called a pipe-fitter hacking troll. They gave me the ban boot.

 

[RIVETER]

I tried and was quickly called a pipe-fitter hacking troll. They gave me the ban boot.

Sorry, I should have warned you. If you want, try again and give them my user name as well as yours and they will give you an honorary TROLL pass and let you in.

 

[rodgabe92]

Can a code reference be shown to require the primer pls

 

[99cents]

Can a code reference be shown to require the primer pls

I doubt if there is a code rule. You follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If you’re using solvent cement, you shouldn’t need primer. You probably get a better weld, however, using primer.

 

[frc.mentor.jim]

Reopening a 2014 thread looking for a code reference?

Read the instructions on the cement for ABS, PVC, or CPVC it will tell you to use primer.

https://www.oatey.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/raw_HowtoSolventWeldBrochure.pdf

 

[99cents]

Reopening a 2014 thread looking for a code reference?

Read the instructions on the cement for ABS, PVC, or CPVC it will tell you to use primer.

https://www.oatey.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/raw_HowtoSolventWeldBrochure.pdf

I don’t see anything wrong with asking a question on an open thread. He was obviously searching for an answer before posting.

Instructions vary according to manufacturer. Ipex tells us primer is not required. I might assume there’s a difference between solvent cement and plain old cement.

 

[frc.mentor.jim]

Primer is not used on ABS, but it is normally required on PVC. Electrical Conduit is PVC.

IBEX instructions have both variants

https://ipexna.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/install-guide-caen-ipex-solvent-welding.pdf