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  • Sep 10, 2009, 04:09 PM
    cyberheater
    Trying to find.wax for threads for pvc
    I have cleanout plugs, but I am doing a pressure test and the store doesn't carry it anymore.

    Can anyone tell me where I can find the waxy sealant to use on the pvc threads for this purpose?

    Thanks!
  • Sep 10, 2009, 04:12 PM
    mygirlsdad77

    Never heard of the wax sealant before. You should just use teflon tape on the pvc threads, you are not to use liquid pipe dope(sealant) on plastic threads.
  • Sep 10, 2009, 04:37 PM
    massplumber2008
    Hi Cyber...

    As MGD77 said... teflon tape is the trick here. Wrap 7 or 8 wraps at each cleanout and you should be all set (10-12 wraps on 3" and above)!

    MARK
  • Sep 10, 2009, 04:40 PM
    ballengerb1

    Devco makes a PVC sealant but teflon works well and is more readily available. Pipe Sealant forms flexible bonds., Devcon
  • Sep 10, 2009, 07:35 PM
    cyberheater

    okay = so pressure test use my teflon tape many times over. Okay. Thanks! I used a waxy substance before. It was a long time ago.

    Thank you again everyone!

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