How to use PVC pipe joints?

PVC pipes are almost always present in every household, and it brings us a comfortable and convenient life. PVC pipe joints are essential for connecting pipes and can maintain the normal use of your pipe. But if you want to live comfortably and conveniently at home, be sure to install the pipe and pipe joints correctly. If it is not installed correctly, it will cause some problems, not only will it break down, the pipeline will not be used normally, and it may also cause flooding in the home. However, proper installation of PVC pipes and fittings is actually very easy, as long as you operate correctly according to the operating instructions, there is generally no problem. Next, I will show you how to properly install PVC pipe couplings.

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Required tools

Installation steps

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Required tools

PVC pipe joints, hacksaws, PVC pipe cleaners, cleaning rags or cloth, PVC cement, sandpaper

Installation steps

Step 1 - Cut the PVC pipe and install it

When installing PVC pipe joints, it is important to ensure that the size or diameter of the pipe and pipe joints can complement each other. Pipes need to pass through the appropriate pipe joints, only the perfect fit can play the role of the pipe to prevent the pipe from leaking. Before connecting the pipe to the coupling, you first need to measure the pipe first. Then use a hacksaw to cut the pipe and clean all the inner edges of the shavings and burrs so that they do not cause any obstruction to the coupling installation. Sanding paper is required to clean the edges of the pipe after the cutting is completed.

Step 2 - Clean up the pipeline

First use sandpaper to clean the edges of the pipe to make it smooth and complete. Next, you need to use a universal pipe cleaner to clean the pipe and remove excess stubborn dirt from the pipe. This step is still very important, because if the dirt is not removed, the dirt on the edge of the pipe will bring a series of problems.

Step 3 - Apply cement

After cleaning everything, prepare the cleaned pipe and PVC pipe joints to bond them to each other. Before you do this, it's important to know that PVC cement needs to be applied very quickly, so you need to handle it with a quick hand. Cement the inner surface of it and quickly insert the PVC pipe and turn it 1⁄4 turn in any direction to ensure that the cement completely covers the PVC pipe and the PVC joint. Before placing the pipe to dry, check that the pipe is properly seated in the fitting.

Step 4 - Connect the pipe and coupling to the pipe or the rest of the system

Once the coupling and the pipe are glued together and the adhesive has dried up, all you have to do is connect everything, but before you do, make sure you work with a steady, fast hand. Make sure your surroundings are clean and tidy so that the pipes fit properly with your coupling.

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The use and installation of PVC pipes and fittings only requires you to carry out the correct operation according to the exact steps, and it can be done very well. If you have any questions about PVC pipes and fittings, please feel free to contact us and we will have someone to answer your questions. There are other articles that may also solve your problem if you don't want to consult. Hope can help you.