How much glue/cement to use?
There are several trains of thought on how much glue / solvent cement a pipe and fitting require. This article gives information on how much solvent cement to use.
Operating pressures of different plastic pipe systems
What pressure is your system actually running at?
Tips on using Clear Pipe and Fittings
An explanation of how to get the best out of clear PVC pipe and fittings.
Why PVC pipe glue will not fill gaps!
PVC pipe glue is designed to weld two closely fitting plastic pipe surfaces together. It should not be used to fill the gap whilst trying to make an imperial pipe fit into a metric socket.
Compatibility of Unions
Detailed information on which unions are compatible with each other.






