I hate purple primer

mp1969

Uniform Code(s)

> I feel as though I should bring two cans of

> primer on the job.

>

> The first one I will just

> dump out on the floor immediately on arrival and

> use the second one for the job.

>

> Saw a "cops"

> episode where a paint huffer was stopped on the

> street by the police. When they asked him what

> the silver stuff all over his face was he

> answered, "Leepsteeck". I can't imaging anyone

> wanting to huff purple primer, but I do not think

> I could keep a straight face if I found someone

> with purple "Leepsteeck" all over their

> face!

>

> Mark H

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In Wisconsin we have a uniform state plumbing code and we do not have to use purple primer. We have to test all new installations and bigger remodel projects. We have input to code review, therefore we have pretty much eliminated the use of the notorious purple primer.It is a very senseless and ugly product.
I know some states have local or county type codes but this seems cumbersome and costly to me.Our uniform stste code works great and eliminates inspectors who have their own preferences.

MP 1969

mp1969

Uniform Code(s)

In Wisconsin we have a uniform state plumbing code and we do not have to use purple primer. We have to test all new installations and bigger remodel projects. We have input to code review, therefore we have pretty much eliminated the use of the notorious purple primer.It is a very senseless and ugly product.
I know some states have local or county type codes but this seems cumbersome and costly to me.Our uniform state code works great and eliminates inspectors who have their own preferences.

MP 1969

grumpyplumber_2

The inspector here has a great point of view here as to to purple or even to prime for that matter..." I don't care, if it leaks air its your problem." Air tests are the norm. I allways prime, and if the cans are not taped togather, they aint mine! Also, just started making the FA guys test their pvc vented stuff.... They use pressure fittings to pass.

Bildo

thank god

We don't have to use purple. In MA you can usually tell when a homeowner did something because THEY always use purple primer and of course they back pitch drains and don't vent anything but the almost always use purple primer.

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Been there, done that...

If you think its bad during deposition, wait until they get you on the witness stand.

I had a little fun at the expense of some very big, important lawyers during the E2 trials. The law dogs job is to discredit you as an expert witness in the eyes of the jurors. Keep your cool, and the jurors can see right through the plume of smoke the lawyers are laying down.

Legal stuff sucks at ANY hourly fee. I will tell you this though. Be careful about what you write or say in public. They have eyes and ears in places you wouldn't believe. Another thing, if it's not written down, then in the eyes of the system, it doesn't exist...

Be careful what you say if something is being written down, and take the time to read and re-read your transcripts, because their court reporter has NO friggin idea what you're talking about, and their misinterpretation could be your demise. Clarify.

Best of luck and let me know if I can be of assistance. I've not lost a case yet. Key word YET.

ME

[Deleted User]

Time saver...

Why not just go back over the joints and paint the face of the pipe and fittings with the purple primer?

Personally, I can't see that it makes that big a difference as it pertains to DWV. Now pressure applications, that's a whole different ball of wax.

ME

Al Corelli

In a rush to finish the other day, one of the helpers (either "Not Me" or "I don't know")spilled the can of purple primer in the sliding door well of my AstroVan.

"Now, the rocker panel of the van matches your SSR", one of them said.

Is it illegal to beat assistants with a 2 foot Ridgid pipe wrench?

How do I get Purple primer off the white paint?

Tony_23

Try

Clear primer, it may remove the purple.

Weezbo

think code specifies the 4' ,Al *~/:)

it was like4 25 below here this morning...i cant even get the coffee off the van till spring *~!/;)

ScottMP

The Cleaner

actually softens the surface of the pipe and fitting so that the chemical BOND can take place. Others wise your just surface gluing.

Miserable stuff but essential to the joint not falling apart.

Scott

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ScottMP

Thanks Mark

I have a feeling tis going to be "settled out of court".

Thats just what the "guy" was trying to do, get me to blow my cool.

I think I did O.K..

Thanks for the advice and offer.

Scott

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Supply House Rick

Blackmore Rules...

Saw Purple 10+ times including last summer on the Geriatric Tour

Al Corelli

The four footer it is.
Thanks Weezbo!

jeff_51

that clear cleaner will certainly remove the purple

and all the paint with it

Royboy

Gorilla PVC Glue

is also approved under the WI code and is a huge improvement over regular PVC glue in terms of nastiness. It is a bit slower setting but I have never had a leak using it and the can says "non-toxic" - not sure what that exactly means as I surely wouldn't want to drink it - but no noxious fumes or the sense that your liver suffers every time you get it on your skin.