will this solvent weld?

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will this solvent weld?

Post by mysterio » Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:36 pm

i found this neat flexible tubing, but im wondering whether or not it will solvent weld.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_153621-223-UAFA ... vc$y=0$x=0

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Re: will this solvent weld?

Post by zeda.beta » Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:11 pm

If the ends are PVC, then it might, but I would ask the people at lowes before you buy it.
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Re: will this solvent weld?

Post by mysterio » Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:13 pm

okay. cause it looks like pvc, but yea. thanks for the help

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Re: will this solvent weld?

Post by cantab » Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:16 pm

It says the fittings are PVC, so probably yes. You might have to take extra care though, since I don't know what solvent spilt on the flexible bit will do.
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Re: will this solvent weld?

Post by mysterio » Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:32 pm

okay, another q, if i have regular pvc, and i wrap it with teflon tape, and then screw it into a threaded bushing, will it work/fit?

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Re: will this solvent weld?

Post by zeda.beta » Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:22 am

Maybe. I have used threaded pvc to connect interchangeable barrels, so it might work.
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Re: will this solvent weld?

Post by mysterio » Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:23 am

ok, thanks for the quick response

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Re: will this solvent weld?

Post by Silence » Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:17 pm

Wait, the PVC itself doesn't have threads on it? If it doesn't, then no...and if it doesn't, make sure both pieces are either tapered or not tapered.

Regardless, you do want to use Teflon tape once you've found something that'll work.

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Re: will this solvent weld?

Post by mysterio » Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:59 pm

ok. the question was irrelevant now that ive found better parts, but yea. its good to know

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