Lo Voc Cements

[JCsPlumbing]

Wondering if any of the plumbers were using LO VOC Cements and if so there experiences?

If not, should we all for long term health effects?

J.C.

[glkearns]

I'm pretty sure all the ABS glue that I use is Lo VOC, no probs, when glued correctly.

Greg

[drtyhands]

Lo-Voc=more leaks
number aquired through thousands of fittings installed by different plumbers.When I saw the previous formula of ABS sitting on the shelves at Home Depot I bought a six month supply.

[JCsPlumbing]

Lo-Voc=more leaks
number aquired through thousands of fittings installed by different plumbers.When I saw the previous formula of ABS sitting on the shelves at Home Depot I bought a six month supply.

What about PVC Adam?

J.C.

[drtyhands]

What about PVC Adam?

J.C.

About the same,Ferguson sells a certain brand that gives us a hard time.It's so light in color.We've learned to deal with it.
Scary when you're doing 6".

[NHMaster3015]

I've used the gorilla brand and had good results. The only drawback I can find is that it's a bit thinner and runnier than reqular glue, so it tends to run down your arm if you're working overhead.

[JCsPlumbing]

Do you (anyone) use Regular, Medium, or Heavy body glue for up to 6"?

Got where I pretty much use Heavy. No leaks in a long time.

J.C.

[Plumbus]

Occasional leaks, probably caused by using old, partially solidified cement. We use PVC mostly on condensate lines and once a can has been opened, I like to use it all up. That's why I only buy PVC cement in 4 and 8 ounce cans. On condensate in mechanical rooms I only use clear cement and primer. Makes the job look a little cleaner. Ordering directly from the manufacturer allows me to buy exactly what I want, in the size and quantity I want. As for brands, I usually go with Oatey, Harvey's or Weld-On for ABS cement. And Weld-On for Wet-Dry PVC cement (because my guys were getting leaks with Oatey's wet dry).

[drtyhands]

Thank-you for the advice on probable cause of leaks.
A three man crew would go through over a gallon of the stuff in a day.This is mostly on production ground work,sometimes top out.
Glue drying out was not part of the lack of bonding issue with our lo-voc.

Adam
:)