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    Sep 3, 2007, 07:05 PM
    Pvc tub drain to abs pipe
    I have a new white PVC tub drain kit, and I need to install a trap and hook it into an existing ABS drain/vent. The tub drain has a threaded fitting (which the instruction sheet calls "PVC adapter") at the bottom outlet of the T, which attaches to the T with a "polywasher" and "compression nut" (these are the names of the parts from the instruction sheet, but it's just a basic plastic compression fitting), and allows you to glue in a pipe at the other side of the fitting. Inside the flange of this fitting it says in small raised letters, "PVC/ABS" in addition to "1 1/2", CRN, TUBULAR, F-409, and UPC". Does the ". Does the " mean that I can join the ABS directly to this white plastic with regular ABS glue?
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    Sep 3, 2007, 07:31 PM
    "Does the "PVC/ABS" mean that I can join the ABS directly to this white plastic with regular ABS glue?"
    No, use Oaty All Purpose Cement to glue ABS to PVC. Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 3, 2007, 07:34 PM
    Thanks. So does the PVC/ABS marking on the piece not really mean anything? Is it just regular PVC?
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    Sep 3, 2007, 07:58 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ricks
    Thanks. So does the PVC/ABS marking on the piece not really mean anything? Is it just regular PVC?
    While a PVC adapter may be used with ABS you will use Oatey All Purpose Cement,(see image) to join the two togather. Good luck, Tom
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