Cement or threaded for PVC fittings?

redleader · 02-16-2002, 02:31 PM

Basically which is better for use in a PC? I think threaded would be a little stronger, but assuming I'm not going to bang things around too much the cement would seal better.

I watched a friend seal some stuff with cement once. Basically I need some purle stuff (primer?) then some cement. Is this right? Its been a while and I didn't really pay much attention at the time.

I'm leaning towards unthreaded simply because its a good deal cheaper.

derraa · 02-16-2002, 06:06 PM

I would use threaded with teflon tape. It is easier and can be changed easier. It is not very expensive.

redleader · 02-17-2002, 12:31 AM

I won't ever need to change it, so thats not a concern.

02-16-2002, 02:31 PM	#1
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	Cement or threaded for PVC fittings? Basically which is better for use in a PC? I think threaded would be a little stronger, but assuming I'm not going to bang things around too much the cement would seal better. I watched a friend seal some stuff with cement once. Basically I need some purle stuff (primer?) then some cement. Is this right? Its been a while and I didn't really pay much attention at the time. I'm leaning towards unthreaded simply because its a good deal cheaper.

02-16-2002, 06:06 PM	#2
derraa Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: RI (no, we are not part of NY) Posts: 95	I would use threaded with teflon tape. It is easier and can be changed easier. It is not very expensive.

02-17-2002, 12:31 AM	#3
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	I won't ever need to change it, so thats not a concern.

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