Fixing plastic water pipe with glue

Question

Can you fix a leaky plastic water pipe with glue? If so, what type of glue do I need to use?

Muhammad · Accepted Answer

Hi,
Yes you can fix waste pipe with glue and it is called solvent. You can get it easily from any plumbing shop.

Steve · Answer

No you cannot fix plastic pipe with any type of glue you will have to replace the pipe

Kierran · Answer

No but fixing plastic pipes is very easy any way. 
Just cut a section out, get 2 sleeves and another plastic pipe and replace

Gary · Answer

Not enough information given. 
What is the pipe used for is it under pressure.?

Iain · Answer

A plumbers merchant will be able to supply the solvent glue. 
All the best
Iain C

Tarik · Answer

Not really. If it is a plastic feed pipe, then it will be pressurised and that section would need replacing. If it is a plastic waste pipe then a temporary fix might be achieved with certain construction adhesives, but ultimately a proper replacement should be installed.

Stanley · Answer

You need solvent cement or solvent weld. 
But not all pipes can be glued. There are different types of me plastic

John · Answer

If its plastic you need to cut the pipe and use inserts and a socket

Andre · Answer

No you can’t. Do it properly with a new joint and solvent weld it. Thanks

Mcmillan · Answer

if its a waste solvent water pipe yes you can fix with glue if its a mains water pipe or gravity feed waterpipe would not advise it

Fixing plastic water pipe with glue

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