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Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 4th, 2017, 5:46 pm
by SimonG
I always use solvent weld wastes. Like the permanace of it. If anybody is starting out it may be a good idea to use pushfit as it will allow you to tweak it if you don't get it spot on.

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 4th, 2017, 7:53 pm
by jonnyswamp
I'm not a fan of push fit waste either, too bulky
Prefer solvent as it's neater and more rigid
But can see the advantage of push fit for a new starter

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 4th, 2017, 10:01 pm
by RPM
SimonG wrote:
May 4th, 2017, 5:46 pm
I always use solvent weld wastes. Like the permanace of it. If anybody is starting out it may be a good idea to use pushfit as it will allow you to tweak it if you don't get it spot on.
When starting out with solvent I used a marker pen to draw a line across the 2 pieces at the joint then removed it when the job was done. No need on a straight connector though :lol:

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 4th, 2017, 11:57 pm
by Best
Nearly all push fit wastes over here. Just a region thing I guess.
I much prefer solvent wastes where pipes are to be inaccessible.
Push fit for below a kitchen sink or similar place is far better though so it can be altered or dismantled in the future

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 5th, 2017, 12:56 pm
by MrTom
Solvent weld fan here, less likely to leak if heavily knocked, look a lot neater and professional too

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 5th, 2017, 9:50 pm
by Mr KJ
Solvent all day long.
The problem with push fit is over time the ring seal compresses and loses its tightness. Added to expansion and contraction its an accident waiting to happen.
Plus if anyone uses a plunger to clear a clog they can blow off the pipe.



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Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 6th, 2017, 7:17 am
by gallego1968
Always lick n stick, never pushfit.

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 6th, 2017, 2:07 pm
by REDSAW
Mr KJ wrote:
May 5th, 2017, 9:50 pm
Solvent all day long.
The problem with push fit is over time the ring seal compresses and loses its tightness. Added to expansion and contraction its an accident waiting to happen.
Plus if anyone uses a plunger to clear a clog they can blow off the pipe.



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Ah, most pushfit around here and common.
i make money changing leaking joints :)

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 31st, 2017, 8:53 am
by jack
SimonG wrote:
May 4th, 2017, 5:46 pm
I always use solvent weld wastes. Like the permanace of it. If anybody is starting out it may be a good idea to use pushfit as it will allow you to tweak it if you don't get it spot on.
hello,
Simon
I have use solvent weld wastes but leakage problems and I have covered all area of the weld with plaster but not any result
can you help me?

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 31st, 2017, 9:53 am
by RPM
jack wrote:
May 31st, 2017, 8:53 am
I have use solvent weld wastes but leakage problems and I have covered all area of the weld with plaster but not any result
can you help me?
If you have leaks on solvent weld joints then something is very wrong and as you have found out trying plaster to seal the joint will not work. Time to start again from the beginning.

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 31st, 2017, 10:40 am
by Mr KJ
jack wrote:
SimonG wrote:
May 4th, 2017, 5:46 pm
I always use solvent weld wastes. Like the permanace of it. If anybody is starting out it may be a good idea to use pushfit as it will allow you to tweak it if you don't get it spot on.
hello,
Simon
I have use solvent weld wastes but leakage problems and I have covered all area of the weld with plaster but not any result
can you help me?
Have you used the correct solvent to bond the pipe surface to the fittings?

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Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 31st, 2017, 4:53 pm
by jonnyswamp
Also, if this isn't a wind up, if solvent cement is used on push fit pipe with S/W fittings they will leak
S/W pipe is of a different composition to P/F and doesn't weld to the fittings

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 31st, 2017, 5:27 pm
by SimonG
With the guys on this. With solvent weld you need the right pipe, the right fittings and solvent weld cement. Plenty of glue on both items and a bit of a twist whilst sliding them together.
Definiteley no need for plaster.

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 31st, 2017, 6:33 pm
by RPM
Jack, are we talking small leaks on every joint, just some joints or full blown water flow out of every joint?

Re: Bathroom Wastes.

Posted: May 31st, 2017, 11:05 pm
by REDSAW
has the solvent gone off?