Oatey® PVC Rain-R-Shine Medium Bodied Fast Set Blue Cement is recommended for pool and spa, irrigation, potable water, pressure pipe and DWV applications. It is formulated for wet conditions and quick pressurization, and is easy to apply with included in-lid dauber.

What is blue plumbers glue used for?

Oatey® PVC Rain-R-Shine Medium Bodied Fast Set Blue Cement is recommended for pool and spa, irrigation, potable water, pressure pipe and DWV applications. It is formulated for wet conditions and quick pressurization, and is easy to apply with included in-lid dauber.

What is the Blue glue on PVC pipe?

Blue Glue Type N Solvent Cement
PLUMMA’S BLUE GLUE Type N is a specially formulated resin based adhesive for bonding PVC-U pipe, fittings and sheet. It is fast setting and suited for PVC-U Pipes with a diameter of 100mm or less.

Which glue is best for PVC pipes?

For regular home repairs, the best PVC glue you can use is heavy-bodied cement, also known as Type P cement for pressure applications. These types dry a little slower. It is also good to note that aside from the PVC glue itself, you will also need a PVC primer to prep the pipes for better bonding and joining.

What color is plumbers glue?

ABS cement is typically black, but it can be milky white. PVC cement is clear, gray, or blue (for use without a primer in many nonpressure installations). CPVC cement is either yellow or orange, depending on the brand of pipe.

How long does it take for Blue glue to dry?

Hold together until joint sets (approx. 30 seconds). If dry, pipe must be recoated. 3) Remove excess cement and leave joint undisturbed for at least 10 minutes….UPC.

What is the difference between blue and green PVC glue?

Each type of solvent cement is colour coded (for easy identification) in accordance with AS 3879:2011 Solvent cements and priming fluids for PVC (PVC-U and PVC-M) and ABS and ASA pipes and fittings. Green is for pressure applications and blue is for non-pressure applications.

Can you use blue glue on pressure pipe?

How long does it take for Blue PVC glue to dry?

If you are using Blue glue(rain or shine) then it is almost set after 5 minutes but better to wait at least 15 minutes.

What glue do plumbers use?

plumber’s cement
Plumber’s glue, often referred to as plumber’s cement, is a common waterproof adhesive that you can use on all your plumbing jobs around the house. It dries clear, doesn’t run when applying, and forms a watertight seal. This specialty glue is ideal for high-moisture plumbing-type applications indoors and out.

Can I use blue glue on CPVC?

This means old-fashioned PVC cement will not be fully effective on CPVC. There is no special “CPVC to PVC glue,” so chemically joining CPVC and PVC requires solvent cement and primer that are strong enough to fully bond CPVC pipe.

How long after gluing PVC can I run water?

Most plumbers will pressurize a water within minutes of glueing the pipe together. Since your line doesn’t hold pressure you only need to wait 30 seconds. That’s what I have done in the past with no problems.

Do you need primer with Christy’s Red Hot Blue Glue?

Red Hot Blue Glue® is ideal for both quick pressurization and demanding conditions (wet or cold weather). Red Hot Blue Glue® does not require the use of a primer, unless specified by local code. APPLICATIONS Red Hot Blue Glue® is for use on rigid and flexible PVC plastic pipe and fittings.