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  1. Stereo

    Studor recessed box - correct solvent?

    I'll be using a Studor recessed box to mount an AAV to ABS pipe inside a wall. The directions say the box can be connected to either PVC or ABS using the "appropriate" solvent. Since the box is white plastic, I I am doubting that I can use ABS solvent. I called IPC who makes the valve box and...
  2. Mr Fixit eh

    Primer with ABS solvent cement - bad?

    So now I've glued up my next run of ABS drain (2"). My web research indicated that primer is not necessary with ABS, but it was permitted. I used Oatey clear cleaner for ABS/PVC followed by Oatey purple PVC primer followed by Oatey Premium Yellow ABS cement. Now I'm reading on the Oatey...
  3. Mr Fixit eh

    Wrong Solvent Cement

    So I accidentally used PVC solvent cement with primer on ABS waste pipe 2". How serious is this - do I need to re-do this work. To add insult to injury, one of the three joints worked out of the hub about 1/3 of the way.
  4. Bluelight

    How good are Sharkbites for CPVC

    Hi all, I have a house built in 2005 that has a bunch of those crappy Accor technology shutoff valves. I have one that needs replacing right now but I am going to end up replacing them all eventually. I can remove the Accor valves but my question is about the replacements. My options seem to...
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