Is there a PVC cement which requires no primer?

**BimmerRacer** · 03-01-2009, 07:43 AM

I was looking for a PVC 500 double wye combo as you guys suggested. Local big box stores didnt carry it, so I called up Ferguson, specifically asked for that part number and the guy told me he had one on the shelf. Great, I am thinking! Send a friend over to pick it up since he lives down the street and can get before they close. I just picked it up from him and this is what I got.

The hub on the top is not glued in, but the 1.5" bends are.

**SewerRatz** · 03-01-2009, 08:44 AM

A can of primer is only a couple bucks. You could use a fine grit sandpaper and lightly sand the fittings. Primer is the best bet, just use it let air dry (only takes a half minute) then apply your PVC glue fit the fitting and pipe give a quarter turn as you are pushing the fitting in to help seat it and remove any trapped air in the cement.

**kingsotall** · 03-01-2009, 08:51 AM

Or are you asking because the fittings are glued in place (besides the bushing) but there is no primer visible¿

**BimmerRacer** · 03-01-2009, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by kingsotall

Or are you asking because the fittings are glued in place (besides the bushing) but there is no primer visible¿

Yes. I personally have plenty of primer. I just want to know what a place like Ferguson would use ASSUMING they are not completely clueless

**nhmaster** · 03-01-2009, 10:16 AM

They make clear primer.

**BimmerRacer** · 03-01-2009, 10:38 AM

Thanks...just not sure I want to fully rely on this

hj · 03-01-2009, 01:30 PM

It is also NOT the correct fitting to go between two sinks and Ferguson should know it, IF you asked for the right fitting. IF you asked for a double combo, they made one up for you. If you asked for a back to back fixture fitting, the counterman gave you the first thing he found since he did not know what you were asking for.

**BimmerRacer** · 03-01-2009, 01:37 PM

I did specifically asked for it. And the guy even asked if it was 2x2x1.5x1.5 and I specifically said no.

Just ordered one online through Amazon. I'll return the other one when I am in the area.