Normally black DWV pipe is ABS and should say so on the side of the pipe.
Normally white DWV pipe is PVC, it should also say so on the side of the
pipe. Each pipe has its own cement that should be used, and only transition
fittings with transition cement should be used.

Once when I was in a bind, I used ABS cement on the ABS part and PVC cement
on the PVC part and put them together, it worked and has held for the past
20 years.


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"PVR" wrote in message
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My house uses black pipe (PVC ?) for waste removal. I wish to modify the
waste system so I can install a basement bathroom; rough ins are in
place. The parts I need at Home Depot are white (ABS ?).

Can I use the same cement for both polymer types?

Peter.


There is a specific cement for transitioning from PVC to ABS, used it in
my kitchen when I installed a new sink. Available at all the usual
places.

PV