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  • Jul 25, 2010, 09:16 AM
    vstrotter
    Abs piping keeps blowing out under air pressure
    Abs piping on an air delivery system blows out under pressure. Does humity and heat weaken the joints?
  • Jul 25, 2010, 09:37 AM
    cdad

    Are you using the proper glue and primer for the joints? Are they free and clean before assemply? What pressure are you running it under?
  • Jul 25, 2010, 02:13 PM
    psychotic
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by vstrotter View Post
    abs piping on an air delivery system blows out under pressure. Does humity and heat weaken the joints?
    ABS + PVC DWV should (NOT) be used on a air line, they can explode and take your eyes out. :eek:
  • Jul 25, 2010, 02:15 PM
    psychotic
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by vstrotter View Post
    abs piping on an air delivery system blows out under pressure. Does humity and heat weaken the joints?
    ABS + PVC DWV should (NOT) be used on an air line, they can explode and take your eyes out. :eek:

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