Solvent Welding Pool PVC Plumbing
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Solvent welding PVC is an integral part of building modern swimming pool systems. An average swimming pool installed today might have hundreds of solvent welded connections both above ground but also buried under ground where strength and reliability of the solvent weld is of critical importance. This video looks at which products Steve recommends for swimming pool systems including pool cleaner, pool primer and also the different solvent cement options available from www.WeldOn.com
Solvent welding PVC for pressurized systems is actually quite easy to do provided you simply follow the steps from the manufacturer and avoid skipping steps like primer as so many pool builders seem to do. Pressurized systems require both a primer as well as the solvent cement in order to create a satisfactorily strong bond between the two plastic components. It is also important to cut your pipes squarely, debur your cut pipe ends, twist (and hold) as you insert solvent welded slip joints, as well as making sure to have accurate cuts and measurements for your pipes such that they are not exposed to bad angles, poor fit or excessive stress / strain on the pipes and pipe connections.
If you would like more information about solvent welding PVC, which materials to use (and avoid) as well as pipe fittings and pipe materials you can check out these pool installation tips from Swimming Pool Steve.
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