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  • loose cannon
    loose cannon Member Posts: 15


    Are you sure that it wasn't just a case of cheap merlot that blew up in the basment? It would be pretty tough to get that stuff everywhere otherwise!
  • Cosmo_3
    Cosmo_3 Member Posts: 845
    wow this thread took off

    Who would have thought a little purple primer comment would have sparked a debate. Here is my two cents... Mr. Yates is correct, I also heard about the fact that the clear thinner is actually minutely stronger than the purple stuff because of the dilution w/ dye. However use all the primer you want, unless the male end is de-burred the cement will simply be pushed out of the socket...fact. (now I sound like firedragon)

    Cosmo Valavanis

    Dependable P.H.C. Inc.
  • Sweet_3
    Sweet_3 Member Posts: 33
    Cosmo, your 100% correct

    of course the inspectors can't verify that so imho ,they will settle for seeing the purple primer as verification that the plumber did it right. Cynical I may be, inspections in the end are not about protecting the public's health, they are a revenue generator.
  • John Reed
    John Reed Member Posts: 5
    plumbing pics

    I took the pics of this sweet job. No, there was no inspection done, yes, almost 60% of the joints leaked. Over 25% of them popped apart in my hands when I went to chop it all out.So much for purple primer, I think he forgot to use glue on over half the joints. I have repiped the house for the owners. (Thank God!!!!!!)
  • John Reed
    John Reed Member Posts: 5
    more plumbing pics

    Just thought some of you might like to see this guy's premium quality soldering as well.
  • singh
    singh Member Posts: 866


    Rick!

    How are you?
    No, that job is not in copake. closer to you.

  • singh
    singh Member Posts: 866


    I'm sure your work is a 1000% improvement.
    I know the guy who did that, his son use to work for me, but he did
    not work on that job.
    Keep up the good work.
    See you in N&S one of these days.
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    .nightmare quality workmanship

    This chump is a pathetic disgrace. i have done temporary stuff that blows this out of the water.no pride in work coupled with no mechanical knowlege should be a felony. and in n.y.c. this type of work could definetly put you in jail. this is a major problem with legalizing pvc. with REAL pipe this could never ,ever happen. the copper work is also a cruel joke.this guy should have his hands surgically removed.
  • Plumbermandan
    Plumbermandan Member Posts: 1
    It is a Turd cutter

    The way it is used is one of the NEW and upcoming fittings being marketed, It is a turd cutting double cleanout Wye.

    Just kidding,Had to sait it though.

    Plumbermandan
  • Mark Eatherton1
    Mark Eatherton1 Member Posts: 2,542
    Unprimed joints...

    come apart about 10 years after they were installed just from the expansion/contraction. If primed, the glue fuses the plastic parts completely and there are very few issues. There have already been lawsuits against the manufacturer of the glue. Expect more in the future.

    ME

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  • John Reed
    John Reed Member Posts: 5
    cheap merlot

    if it were, would that be considered alcohol abuse??? hehehehe
  • Supply House Rick
    Supply House Rick Member Posts: 1,399
    Great!

    Devan,
    It looks like plumbing from our area. I think we need licensing right away if this type of work is taking place. Was this a homeowner or contractor? Is the other division of our company taking care of you?
    Enjoy,
    Rick
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