Despite the common term “PVC glue,” the product used to join PVC pipe is technically PVC solvent cement. Unlike traditional glue, which acts as a surface adhesive, solvent cement chemically softens the surfaces of the pipe and fitting. Once joined, those surfaces fuse into a single, continuous material structure.

This process, known as solvent welding, creates a strong, watertight connection between compatible pipe and fittings when the joint is properly assembled and fully cured. //

Pipe Diameter Pressure 60–100°F
½" to 1¼" Up to 180 psi 15 min
1½" to 3" Up to 180 psi 30 min