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I ALWAYS put silicone bathtub caulk on all fittings of PVC, they are
low cost and low quality if you ask me.

silicone costs little and seals all those small leaks.....

best idea I ever stole from a plumber

I've seen two different qualities of PVC drain assemblies. The
super-cheap, leak-prone type had a fold over wedge on certain ends.
The better quality ones have a solid wedge on those certain ends and
tend not to leak. I think they sell less of the super-cheap kind these
days.

P.S. Count me as another vote for PVC as it doesn't corrode, is very
inexpensive, just plain lasts longer, and is easier to cut and install.
I don't think it even has an objectionable look: clean, white and
smooth.