How Do You Connect Pvc Pipe to Threaded Pipe

You cannot use PVC cement on threaded connections, as it chemically bonds PVC together, destroying the threads. … Threaded connections are made with sealant tape or thread sealant (“pipe dope”) which create a tight seal between threads.

Can you use PVC cement on threaded fittings?

You cannot use PVC cement on threaded connections, as it chemically bonds PVC together, destroying the threads. … Threaded connections are made with sealant tape or thread sealant (“pipe dope”) which create a tight seal between threads.

What do you put on PVC pipe threads?

The only approved sealant for plastic (PVC/CPVC/ABS) threaded connections is PTFE (Teflon®) tape. The tape must be applied such that it wraps tighter around the threads as the connection is being tightened. The easiest way to tape threads is if you’re right handed.