Use and Care Guide
Q - Can I use All Purpose Cement to join PVC to CPVC?
No. It is not recommended because it takes longer for CPVC to finish the curing process
necessary to complete a strong bond after the cement is applied. CPVC is also rated for hot
water use which will affect cure times. PVC is not rated for hot water temperatures.
Q - Can I use X-15 cement to glue vinyl fabric together?
Yes. Only if the fabric is PVC. If it is CPE, we would recommend Oateyweld. We recommend a
completed application test on a small section before applying one of our products to the final
assembly when it is not being used for its intended purpose.
Q - What cement can I use for use with natural gas?
Oatey Flowguard Gold #3194 and #3195 can be used in this application. Before starting this
application make sure your local gas provider and building officials allow for the use of these
products in this application.
Q - Can you use PVC cement to solvent weld electrical conduit?
Yes. The Oatey Heavy Duty cements can be used as long as the application instructions are
followed.
Q – What is chamfering the pipe?
Chamfering is the act of beveling the outside end of the pipe, which you will be inserting into
the fitting. This keeps the cement from being pushed out of the fitting and causing a weak
bond in the joint.
Q - Can I use Oatey CPVC cements for lines which carry Deionized water?
Yes.
Q - Does Oatey manufacture cements that can be used on lines which carry high and low
pH chemical solutions?
Yes. Oatey Industrial Grade CPVC and PVC low VOC cements can be used in this application.
Please contact the technical department for chemical compatibility for the cements that
would be appropriate for the application.
Q - What cement is used to bond flexible pipe and fittings?
Oatey Rain-R-Shine or PVC Flexible cements can be used for this application.
Q - Can you use All Purpose Cement when assembling PVC and ABS pipe?
No. Oatey has NSF approved cement for this application called ABS to PVC Transition Green
Cement. This transition cement is for applications where the interior building drain and the
exterior sewer drain are made of dissimilar plastics, generally ABS and PVC. Check with your
local building officials before attempting this application to insure it is approved in your
municipality.
Q - How long do you allow CPVC pipe to cure before introducing fluids and or pressure?
You can use the online charts to calculate the cure time for your specific application. If you
need further help with cure times, please contact our technical department.