Is there a PVC cement which requires no primer?

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BimmerRacer

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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.

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

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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.
 

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

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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
 

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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.
 

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