How do you know when PVC cement is "Jelly-like" and can't be trusted. I bought a big can at the beginning of May, probably opened later that month. I have been gluing with it ever since and try to be diligent of having the lid at least pushed close between joints, and screwed closed between sessions (overnight).
I just noticed today that the dauber is starting to "ball up" while applying the glue. I took the dauber out and the glue runs off, but I wouldn't call it "water-like". The glue certainly "sloshes" around in the can. I even opened a new can I bought the other day, and it doesn't seem like water either. While the new can does seem a little thinner, I am trying to figure out if my recent work has been compromised.
Perhaps the best way of describing, is the glue does not DRIP off of the dauber when pulled out, but it runs easily. This video: When is PVC cement bad, shows cement that is certainly thicker than mine. Here is a picture of my cement right after pulling the dauber:
Again, probably 3 months since opening. I know it has been hot. I will start using the new can on anything critical. Do I need to be concerned?
I just noticed today that the dauber is starting to "ball up" while applying the glue. I took the dauber out and the glue runs off, but I wouldn't call it "water-like". The glue certainly "sloshes" around in the can. I even opened a new can I bought the other day, and it doesn't seem like water either. While the new can does seem a little thinner, I am trying to figure out if my recent work has been compromised.
Perhaps the best way of describing, is the glue does not DRIP off of the dauber when pulled out, but it runs easily. This video: When is PVC cement bad, shows cement that is certainly thicker than mine. Here is a picture of my cement right after pulling the dauber:
Again, probably 3 months since opening. I know it has been hot. I will start using the new can on anything critical. Do I need to be concerned?
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