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Lubricant for PVC
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TomWoodman
2005-09-13 01:34:12 UTC
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Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly. I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
Bob Wheatley
2005-09-13 05:11:50 UTC
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Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the
house? I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and
repeatedly. I don't want to glue them together... ever.
Dishwashing liquid.



Bob Wheatley
Blackbeard
2005-09-13 15:11:43 UTC
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What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?

Why don't you want to glue those pipes?

Tell us more.

If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.

On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly. I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
TomWoodman
2005-09-14 00:27:46 UTC
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Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly. I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
TomWoodman
2005-09-14 00:31:52 UTC
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SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.

BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very slight
taper to give them a snug fit?

Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly. I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
Blackbeard
2005-09-14 18:01:27 UTC
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That's a good idea. I would recommend that you use glue for some of
the joints. Does your system blow sawdust or suck (vacuum) sawdust?

If you glue some of the joints, you're less likely to have them fall
apart. It won't hurt anything, but it's a major pain in the ass.

mike


On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:31:52 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.
BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very slight
taper to give them a snug fit?
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly. I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
TomWoodman
2005-09-14 22:32:03 UTC
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These joints arent going to fall apart Mike. The slip fits are tight,
that's why I want to lube them. The system sucks...lol
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
That's a good idea. I would recommend that you use glue for some of
the joints. Does your system blow sawdust or suck (vacuum) sawdust?
If you glue some of the joints, you're less likely to have them fall
apart. It won't hurt anything, but it's a major pain in the ass.
mike
On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:31:52 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.
BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very slight
taper to give them a snug fit?
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly.
I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
Mark Monson
2005-09-14 22:35:59 UTC
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Post by Blackbeard
That's a good idea. I would recommend that you use glue for some of
the joints. Does your system blow sawdust or suck (vacuum) sawdust?
If you glue some of the joints, you're less likely to have them fall
apart. It won't hurt anything, but it's a major pain in the ass.
mike
On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:31:52 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.
BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very slight
taper to give them a snug fit?
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly. I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
For the dust collection system in my wood shop I used the thin wall (and
cheaper) storm drain pipe and fittings. I duct taped the joints. Don't
forget to run a bare copper wire inside all the pipe sections and wire
nut them together at the fittings. This prevents dangerous build up of
static electricity.

MM
PipeDown
2005-09-15 00:35:37 UTC
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Post by Mark Monson
Post by Blackbeard
That's a good idea. I would recommend that you use glue for some of
the joints. Does your system blow sawdust or suck (vacuum) sawdust?
If you glue some of the joints, you're less likely to have them fall
apart. It won't hurt anything, but it's a major pain in the ass.
mike
On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:31:52 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.
BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very
slight taper to give them a snug fit?
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly.
I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
For the dust collection system in my wood shop I used the thin wall (and
cheaper) storm drain pipe and fittings. I duct taped the joints. Don't
forget to run a bare copper wire inside all the pipe sections and wire nut
them together at the fittings. This prevents dangerous build up of static
electricity.
MM
I completely understand how static buildup would occur here but is it really
dangerous. Can it trigger an explosion like with flour dust or is is just
that you might jerk your hand into a blade when you get shocked.

I also recommend the wire as it will make the dust more manageable if it is
not charged (when it could build up in unexpected places)
TomWoodman
2005-09-15 14:56:26 UTC
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I just read a 15 page document from some PhD at MIT who says that this
static explosion thing is just a myth. He says he was unable to find any
reported cases of explosions in home workshop systems. In carefully
controlled lab experiments it was almost impossible to get a dust cloud to
explode. He thinks the manufacturers are just covering their asses.
Anyway, I am doing what you have done in regards to the thin wall pipe etc.
but I found I have to use several of the more expensive splicers to get the
flex hose connected. Thanks for the info.
Post by PipeDown
Post by Mark Monson
Post by Blackbeard
That's a good idea. I would recommend that you use glue for some of
the joints. Does your system blow sawdust or suck (vacuum) sawdust?
If you glue some of the joints, you're less likely to have them fall
apart. It won't hurt anything, but it's a major pain in the ass.
mike
On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:31:52 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.
BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very
slight taper to give them a snug fit?
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly.
I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
For the dust collection system in my wood shop I used the thin wall (and
cheaper) storm drain pipe and fittings. I duct taped the joints. Don't
forget to run a bare copper wire inside all the pipe sections and wire
nut them together at the fittings. This prevents dangerous build up of
static electricity.
MM
I completely understand how static buildup would occur here but is it
really dangerous. Can it trigger an explosion like with flour dust or is
is just that you might jerk your hand into a blade when you get shocked.
I also recommend the wire as it will make the dust more manageable if it
is not charged (when it could build up in unexpected places)
Mark Monson
2005-09-15 16:21:25 UTC
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Post by TomWoodman
I just read a 15 page document from some PhD at MIT who says that this
static explosion thing is just a myth. He says he was unable to find any
reported cases of explosions in home workshop systems. In carefully
controlled lab experiments it was almost impossible to get a dust cloud to
explode. He thinks the manufacturers are just covering their asses.
Anyway, I am doing what you have done in regards to the thin wall pipe etc.
but I found I have to use several of the more expensive splicers to get the
flex hose connected. Thanks for the info.
Yeah, the flex pipe and fittings are expensive and they don't flow well.
I piped my system entirely with rigid pipe and fittings, but then I'm
the plumber. ;o)

MM
PipeDown
2005-09-14 19:37:05 UTC
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That's a good idea, I was worried you were starting your own "Blue Man
Group"

(in case you've never seen them, they use a PVC pipe constructed percussion
instrument in the show)
Post by TomWoodman
SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.
BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very slight
taper to give them a snug fit?
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly.
I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
Ned Flanders
2005-09-14 22:32:32 UTC
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there are no hub connectors as well, search the web for them. even pvc
unions.
Post by PipeDown
That's a good idea, I was worried you were starting your own "Blue Man
Group"
(in case you've never seen them, they use a PVC pipe constructed
percussion instrument in the show)
Post by TomWoodman
SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.
BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very
slight taper to give them a snug fit?
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly. I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
TomWoodman
2005-09-14 22:32:46 UTC
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Yeah!! I like those guys!
Post by PipeDown
That's a good idea, I was worried you were starting your own "Blue Man
Group"
(in case you've never seen them, they use a PVC pipe constructed
percussion instrument in the show)
Post by TomWoodman
SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.
BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very
slight taper to give them a snug fit?
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly. I
don't want to glue them together... ever.
Red Jacket
2005-09-26 18:13:45 UTC
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Kewl !
Just don't make the thing look pretty. 90's
will make the vacuum less efficient. Use
45's.
Post by TomWoodman
SAWDUST!
It's for a woodworking dust control system.
I have to do a lot of fitting to get it set up right.
I found the answer... good furniture wax... applied then buffed.
BTW is it me or do those PVC elbows and tees and wyes have a very slight
taper to give them a snug fit?
Tom
Post by Blackbeard
What are you planning to run through that PVC pipe?
Why don't you want to glue those pipes?
Tell us more.
If you're running waste through those pipes, then yes, GLUE THEM. If
your plumbing a little outdoor sink or something, that's different.
Give us more information.
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:34:12 -0700, "TomWoodman"
Post by TomWoodman
Is there a lubricant that is safe for PVC that I may have around the house?
I want to be able to take apart PVC pipe joints easily and repeatedly.
I
Post by TomWoodman
Post by Blackbeard
Post by TomWoodman
don't want to glue them together... ever.
Barbara Hanley
2017-04-11 02:44:02 UTC
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replying to TomWoodman, Barbara Hanley wrote:
I also have the same question....I'm putting together a frame to set over my
raised garden bed which I will cover with netting to keep the little critters
out, they dig and fool around in there. I have a middle of the 5' pipe "T" to
insert to support the leg of the frame and attach it to the bottom part of the
frame. I cannot scoot that T onto the pipe. I do not have furniture polish so
maybe I will try dish soap unless someone else has a better idea. Thankx

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pattyloof
2017-10-25 12:14:04 UTC
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replying to TomWoodman, pattyloof wrote:
Same question, I use a PVC stand for an event backdrop which is 8'x8' and has
to fit into my car, so it gets taken apart and put together on a weekly basis.
Do not use Vaseline or WD-40! (don't ask how I know this) I'm going to try the
dish soap and see how that does. Thanks.

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wpe
2018-10-24 21:44:04 UTC
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replying to pattyloof, wpe wrote:
pattyloof i am using an event backdrop with 10x10 pvc. frame. did you find a
solution for your backdrop frame disassembly?

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