Do it yourself :
Assembling the system is very fast and easy, and the solvent-welded joints are more durable than any fusion joints. The whole process does not require any expensive tools or electric welding devices like for other types of plastic installations.
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| All you need for solvent welding are : pipe cutter, chamfering tool, cleaner and solvent cement. |
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| Cut the pipe squarely with a pipe cutter or a fine-blade hacksaw. |
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| Using the chamfering tool and/or sandpaper, remove any burrs and slightly chamfer the outer end of pipe. Then wipe off the remaining particles with a dry, clean cloth. |
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| Dry-assemble the pipe and fitting to ensure proper fit and alignment. |
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| Apply USMetrix® cleaner to both surfaces to be joined, with a clean cloth or brush ... |
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| ... this will clean the surfaces, make them free of moisture and grease, and prepare them for better solvent penetration. |
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| Apply solvent cement evenly to the pipe's end using the dauber attached to the top of the glue can. |
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| Apply thin coat of solvent cement to the fitting socket. |
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| Without waiting insert the pipe into fitting's socket with a slight twist. It is a good idea to hold the parts together for a few seconds, letting the solvent cement set enough to hold them. |
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| USMetrix® components can be easily connected to other water supply/heating systems using threaded metal fittings and metal-plastic unions. |
