Is solvent weld cleaner needed

[Xanderharris1]

is solvent weld cleaner needed before gluing on a strap on boss

 

[denso13]

No, just make sure the pipe is nice and clean - and dry.

 

[just pumps]

Follow the manufactures instructions.

 

[HootingOwl]

No it isn't.

 

[dilalio]

Not unless the high you get from the solvent is just not enough

 

[MrTherm]

Cleaner is the prep' bond agent before applying the cement (glue) - the cleaner 'burns' into the plastic first then quickly while still tacky apply the cement and push fit the joint parts together.

You can pull apart some joints that have been 'glued only' whereas a joint with cleaner then glue will bond permanently, this is especially relative to 'dedicated' solvent weld systems which *must* be prep cleaned or they will not bond.

 

[Nige F]

For the sake of £6. Use the cleaner.

 

[Gasguru]

Use the cleaner...I've pulled apart plenty of just glued joints.

 

[Steelmasons]

Only used cleaner when specified (council contracts) , done plenty glued joints without cleaner and all held up on air test , no fookin way a glued joint will pull apart cleaner used or not...

 

[dilalio]

is solvent weld cleaner needed before gluing on a strap on boss

The votes are in and (as a DIYer) I guess you'll buy and use the primer

 

[BigSnoopy01]

if its a existing stack then cleaner on a strap on boss is a must, if its new stack then you should be fine without cleaner but its still the best option.