How are plastic downpipes joined?

[Sawkins]

Hello all

My house has plastic drainpipes which appear to be made out of separate sections connected with sockets looking much like this one

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=52689&ts=16239

Would solvent be used to make this kind of connection or are the socket and the pipe just held together by friction?

 

[JonB]

I dont think Pros use any solvent, just rely on the tight fitting brackets, I have seen a Stainless steel self tapper used through the brkt into the downcomer.

 

[markie]

You normally use solvent for plastic pipes etc.

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=82210&ts=21161

I've got some in the van but not that type, which bonds in seconds but forgot the the name of the thing it's clear, and the brush bit is attatched to the cap.

 

[JonB]

I am not disagreeing with markie but having just (last year) had all my gutters & facias done No solvent was used.

 

[noseall]

don't need the solvent weld, just properly fixed, snug fitting down pipe clips.

guttering is designed to be unclipped and cleaned or painted behind.

 

[markie]

I am not disagreeing with markie but having just (last year) had all my gutters & facias done No solvent was used.

You don't need any solvent with the guttering apart from the down pipe from the hopper, and the facia only needs it when you have an jointing strip to hide the join between 2 bits of facia unless you use the nails with the plastic heads.

 

[Sawkins]

Thanks guys

This was a nice easy job, the hardest part was cutting the pipe straight.