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Solvent weld

Chemically fusing PVC, CPVC, or ABS with primer and the cement listed for that plastic, not gluing

Used across 2 Anvilfield field guides, most in Plumbing.

Also defined as

  • Chemically fusing CPVC with primer and CPVC cement, not the same as PVC cement

Where this shows up

PlumbingPipe joining methodsPlumbingPEX, copper, and CPVC methods

Related terms

Cold expansionDielectric fittingErosion corrosionHeat fusion

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