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    simonbyam Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 18, 2007, 06:52 AM
    Chrome to plastic
    Hi,
    I am using a nice looking, high quality chromed brass sink trap with a chromed copper 1-1/4 waste pipe. This has to be joined to standeard ABS 1-1/4 plastic waste pipe under the floor. I'd like to know a suitable adhesive to join the chromed pipe to the ABS, using a normal ABS-cementable collar. I have heard some people use silicone sealant. Does anyone have any ideas about this or other adhesives?
    Thank you
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    stew_1962 Posts: 255, Reputation: 10
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    Sep 18, 2007, 06:50 PM
    Use a compression fitting to couple the metal to the plastic.

    There are no adhesives I'm aware of that are approved for this application.
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    Sep 18, 2007, 07:21 PM
    Use an 1 1/4 ABS male adaptor glued onto the end of the 1 1/4 ABS. Onto that connect the brass trap with an 1 1/4 plastic compression nut and a 1 1/4 plastic washer.
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    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
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    Sep 19, 2007, 05:44 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by letmetellu
    Use an 1 1/4 ABS male adaptor glued onto the end of the 1 1/4 ABS. Onto that connect the brass trap with an 1 1/4 plastic compression nut and a 1 1/4 plastic washer.
    Letmetellu Had the right idea. Ask for a 1 1/4" ABS compression fitting (see image). Good luck, Tom
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