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Can you join a pvc p-trap to an abs pipe?

Can you join a pvc pipe to an abs pipe? The pipe we have coming out of our bathroom wall under the sink is abs. We have a pvc p-trap that we tried joining to the abs pipe and it leaks. Any suggestions to solve the problem?


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The answer is yes you can join the trap or any fitting p.v.c to a.b.s but you have to use a multi purpose solvent available at most hardware or plumbing supply house. My guess is you tried to use a p.v.c solvent, the materials are differant plastics 1 p.v.c is a poly plastic and 2 a.b.s is a styrene. good luck

Posted 2008-10-18T11:16:41Z
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