how to put a new PVC fitting after using a socket saver
 

I needed to remove a toilet fitting and bought a socket saver from
Jones stevens. The inside of the fitting was left gouged and
oversized. This tool didn't work as easily as it did on "This Old
House Hour."

So I used the regular body PVC cement
to try to attach the new 3" toilet flange. The flange didn't stick.
The cement didn't even attempt to fill the gap.

Does anyone have any suggestion on how to fill the gap. It seems to
be be about a 1/32" - 1/16" gap around the fitting. Of course there
are some gouges that can be 3/32".

Thanks,

Brad

how to put a new PVC fitting after using a socket saver
 

how to put a new PVC fitting after using a socket saver
 

On Jun 21, 5:44*pm, wrote:
I needed to remove a toilet fitting and bought a socket saver from
Jones stevens. *The inside of the fitting was left gouged and
oversized. *This tool didn't work as easily as it did on "This Old
House Hour."

When was the last time you saw something go wrong on "This Old House",
or any other DIY show?
It seems everything goes right on those shows. They never show when
something does not go as planned.

how to put a new PVC fitting after using a socket saver
 

On Jun 21, 5:35*pm, jeff_wisnia
wrote:
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Try Automotive "Bondo" and let it cure for a day or two before letting
it get wet.

Even better a slow cure 2 part epoxy. Ready for service as soon as it
sets up. Or if you simply need crack filling, fill your PVC cement
with some PVC 'sawdust' made with whatever power tool you like. If it
thickens too much, add PVC solvent. Bottom line, epoxy or Bondo are
good options.

unguengJoe







--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.

how to put a new PVC fitting after using a socket saver
 

On Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:35:25 -0400, jeff_wisnia
wrote:

wrote:

I needed to remove a toilet fitting and bought a socket saver from
Jones stevens. The inside of the fitting was left gouged and
oversized. This tool didn't work as easily as it did on "This Old
House Hour."

So I used the regular body PVC cement
to try to attach the new 3" toilet flange. The flange didn't stick.
The cement didn't even attempt to fill the gap.

Does anyone have any suggestion on how to fill the gap. It seems to
be be about a 1/32" - 1/16" gap around the fitting. Of course there
are some gouges that can be 3/32".

Thanks,

Brad

Try Automotive "Bondo" and let it cure for a day or two before letting
it get wet.

Jeff

Good idea, would I need to get clean off the PVC cement that is left
on the fittings from the previous attempt or can I put the" bondo"
right over it?

Brad

how to put a new PVC fitting after using a socket saver
 

On Jun 22, 5:41*am, wrote:
On Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:35:25 -0400, jeff_wisnia





wrote:
wrote:

I needed to remove a toilet fitting and bought a socket saver from
Jones stevens. *The inside of the fitting was left gouged and
oversized. *This tool didn't work as easily as it did on "This Old
House Hour."

So I used the regular body PVC cement
*to try to attach the new 3" toilet flange. *The flange didn't stick.
The cement didn't even attempt to fill the gap.

Does anyone have any suggestion on how to fill the gap. *It seems to
be be about a 1/32" - 1/16" gap around the fitting. *Of course there
are some gouges that can be 3/32". *

Thanks,

Brad

Try Automotive "Bondo" and let it cure for a day or two before letting
it get wet.

Jeff

Good idea, would I need to get clean off the PVC cement that is left
on the fittings from the previous attempt or can I put the" bondo"
right over it?

Brad

If the fittings still go together OK, just slather on the Bondo or
epoxy and you should be fine. Clean off poorly adhered or ,oose stuff,
of course.

Joe