Thicker pipes, like the gray schedule 80, require a heavy-bond cement which will fill larger gaps between two fittings. Environmental factors also matter when working with PVC.

Glue: Assemble the piston by applying PVC glue [7] to one end of the 2-inch pipe you sawed off in step A and to one end of its 22-inch counterpart. Insert both glued ends into either end of the ...

TIP OF THE WEEK Joining a PVC pipe to a pipe fitting requires special primer and cement that melts the surface of the PVC before fusing the pieces together (like welding metal) to make an airtight… ...