Re: [MBZ] OT plumbing CPVC

2020-05-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Be sure to get the “hot” PVC glue that sets up quickly. If you apply it properly, once the fittings are together water won’t affect any cement that’s there unless it’s under pressure. -D > On May 27, 2020, at 6:10 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've heard (and repeated) the bread

Re: [MBZ] OT plumbing CPVC

2020-05-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I've heard (and repeated) the bread trick.  I think you need to use cheap white bread, and don't pack it in there. TP would probably work too, same thing, don't pack it. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 27, 2020 5:21:51 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > The fun is never-ending. Came down to the

[MBZ] OT plumbing CPVC

2020-05-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The fun is never-ending. Came down to the basement this morning to find water covering the floor. Traced it back to the water heater. OK, it's 22 years old so not too surprising. Picked up a replacement at Lowes. The plumbing in the house is all CPVC, so I need to glue up a couple of new pieces