Solvent welds, threaded connections, mechanical joints, and gaskets are the most common methods of connecting PVC pipe. For applications in the septic world, solvent welds with slip joints are the most common. These solvent welds are referred to as “glued” and the solvent as...
This article is part of a series on piping materials:
- Introduction to Pipe Materials for Onsite Treatment Systems
- Pipe Materials: Understanding Polyvinyl Chloride Standards
- Pipe Materials: PVC Fittings and Joints for Mechanically Strong Seals
- Pipe Materials: Connecting PVC Pipe and Fittings with Solvent-Welding
- Pipe Materials: Joining PVC Pipe Without Glue
