Primer Only okay? No Cement???

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Hello, I messed up and only bought primer and not cement for my pvc. Is this okay to only use or am I asking for a problem.
 

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Hello, I messed up and only bought primer and not cement for my pvc. Is this okay to only use or am I asking for a problem.

Asking for a problem. You need the actual glue to achieve a water tight joint.. Sorry to say, but I see a trip back to the hardware store in your future...
 

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home depot GIF
Off to HD you go.....
 

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Have to agree with the others. Primer is essentially the same solvent as the glue, but glue has added pvc solids dissolved in it. The joints might hold, but I wouldn’t trust them. If the added solids weren‘t necessary, the manufacturers wouldn’t add them. PVC is relatively cheap; it’s not worth the risk.
 

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You can skip the primer but cant skip the glue :(
 

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