Attn. Plumbers Residential home question

[4570Man]

They could have used clear primer. The smearing of the writing would suggest they used something. I don’t see any evidence of glue either so I’m not sure that the whole thing isn’t a dry fit.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I wouldnt like it that low. I also would put a cleanout on the end of the lower run.

 

[3Ts]

I wouldnt like it that low.

It has to be that low to clear the duct all the way to the right in the photo. Or, he'll need another step down.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Where is the purple primer?

There are joint sealants now that do not require primer and they come in clear. Some mechanical designers still call for purple primer in their specs.

Ron

 

[RNeumann]

I have no problem letting it go if you guys tell me it’s fine. I haven’t said anything to them.

Here’s the area I questioned.
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It’s fine. Looks like the plumber is doing a good job!

 

[RNeumann]

Where is the purple primer?

Plumbers are a funny bunch about “marking” their work. One wants colored primer and glue so he knows where he’s been and others want no marks at all- they think it looks more professional! It all has to pass a pressure test which DWV should never see after that.

 

[4570Man]

I think it no doubts looks better with the clear glue but than again it’s a sewer drain pipe and the colored would be easier to work with.

 

[spitter]

Inspectors here will give you a red sticker her if they don't see purple primer.:drink:

 

[EddieWalker]

Plumbers are a funny bunch about “marking” their work. One wants colored primer and glue so he knows where he’s been and others want no marks at all- they think it looks more professional! It all has to pass a pressure test which DWV should never see after that.

Every leak that I've dealt with on PVC has been from somebody not using purple primer. In cities that have Inspectors that I've dealt with, when they see PVC, they want to see purple primer. While I understand that drain lines are not under pressure like PVC water lines, and you can get away using a glue instead of the two part system of softening the PVC with the purple primer and then welding the PVC joint together with the Clear Solvent, if there is going to be an issue in the future, it will be at the joint.

Has anybody ever seen a leak on PVC where purple primer and Heavy Duty Clear PVC Solvent was used?

 

[3Ts]

Has anybody ever seen a leak on PVC where purple primer and Heavy Duty Clear PVC Solvent was used?

Yes, but they did not insert the pipe into the socket to the proper depth. When it rained and the trench filled with water the fitting came apart. It had not properly welded itself. I suspect they let the glue dry to long before inserting the pipe into the socket. But, otherwise, if the connection is done properly, it doesn't come apart.