How to Guide
Q What is the denition and differences between PVC, ABS and CPVC materials?
A ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) is only used for drainage, waste and vent (DWV) systems. PVC
(Poly Vinyl Chloride) is normally used on DWV systems, but in some cases can be used in pressure uid
applications (check with pipe manufacture for specic application guidelines). CPVC (Chlorinated Poly
Vinyl Chloride) is normally used exclusively with pressure uid systems with a variety of temperatures and
pressures (check with pipe manufacture for specic application guidelines).
Q How do I dispose of solvent cements?
A You should always check the guidelines set forth by your local municipalities or local re department for
disposal of hazardous materials.
Q Does Oatey offer cements that will bond High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyethylene
(PE), Polypropylene (PP), or PEX?
A No. Oatey doesn’t manufacture any solvent cements or bonding adhesives that will work with these
plastics at this time.
Q Can you use cleaner instead of primer?
A No. Cleaner is only designed to remove surface dirt and grease from the pipe where as primer actually
starts the chemical reaction needed to bond the pipe and ttings together.
Q How do you separate a joint that has been cemented together and cured?
A Once a joint is properly assembled it cannot be cleanly separated without distorting or destroying the pipe/
tting. The joint if properly assembled is stronger than the pipe itself, and will have to be cut out and replaced.
Q What cement can I use for use with natural gas?
A Oatey Flowguard Gold #3194 and #3195 can be used in this application. Before starting this application
make sure your local gas provider and building ofcials allow for the use of these products in this application.
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