Gary Wentz, an editor for Family Handyman, will show you how to glue PVC pipes to get a fast, leak-free seal. Make an ...

T plus 2® is a nonsetting, Teflon®-enriched pipe thread sealant suitable for use on PVC, CPVC, polyethylene, and ABS plastics, as well as galvanized steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, and ...

Q: On my top floor the waste stack has a hub with a 1 1\\2 -inch fitting with no threads. 1 1\\2 inch PVC slides in snug and tight. Can I glue it? -Jim T. A: You can’t glue PVC pipe directly to metal ...

Oakum is a loosely twisted rope-like material made from oiled jute or hemp fibers. Traditionally manufactured in prisons or workhouses by disassembling old rope lengths and rubbing the strands with ...

Advancements in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) technology are improving for use in pipe, construction applications, wires and cabling, medical tubing, flooring, fabrics and other consumer items. As a ...