Black Swan Purple Primer is a purple, non-bodied, fast acting solvent used to soften, clean and prepare plastic pipe and fittings prior to assembly. Purple Primer can be used with all types, schedules and classes of PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings.
Is there a purple PVC glue?
True Value PP04204 4 OZ, Purple, PVC Glue, 4 Ounce.
Why is PVC glue purple?
The purpose of the primer is to clean and soften the outer coating of the pipe so that the actual cement will bond more effectively. The purple color is just a dye so that it's easier to identify whether or not primer has been used on a particular joint.Sep 20, 2014
How do you remove purple plumbing glue?
- Dampen a clean white cloth with 4 to 5 drops of clear PVC cleaner. ...
- Apply several more drops of the clear cleaner if the cloth becomes dry, and continue blotting until the purple primer stain is no longer visible.
How do you use purple PVC glue?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zirp8vqApQc
Why do plumbers use purple primer?
Purple Primer accomplishes two things. First, it will clean the pipe and fittings of any dirt, oil, grease and other foreign matter. If the plastic is dirty before making a connection, it will be more difficult for the cement to bond the pipe and fitting together. Second, Purple Primer will soften the plastic.
How long does it take for purple PVC glue to dry?
You must assemble the pipes quickly because the solvents in the pipes are volatile and the soft plastic evaporates. You might be asking yourself how long does PVC glue take to dry? PVC glue takes about two hours for the cement to cure.Jun 11, 2020
What does purple PVC primer do?
Oatey® Purple Primer is an NSF-listed, aggressive primer for use on all schedules and classes of PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings. It removes contaminants such as surface dirt, grease and grime as well as softens the pipe surface to allow for a fast, secure solvent weld.
What color is plumbing 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.Nov 11, 2010
What is the difference between purple and clear PVC primer?
The purple is so that the building inspector can tell that the plumber used primer by visual inspection. Clear is fine to use.Oct 15, 2017
What is the purple glue plumbers use?
Black Swan Purple Primer is a purple, non-bodied, fast acting solvent used to soften, clean and prepare plastic pipe and fittings prior to assembly. Purple Primer can be used with all types, schedules and classes of PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings.