Are there ways to prevent excess solvent cement from puddling inside a fitting during the cementing process?
Yes, there are. First, be sure to tip the fitting socket at a downward angle. This will allow excess primer and cement to drip out during the application process. Second, (after applying primer and while the primer is still wet) apply a moderate to heavy coat of cement to the pipe then a lighter coat of cement to the socket and then a second moderate to heavy coat of cement to the pipe again. The two coats of cement on the pipe will ensure that all gaps will be properly filled when the pipe and fitting are assembled. Any excess solvent cement will be forced out of the fitting at the socket entrance instead of being pushed into the inside of the fitting body. Third, always bevel the leading edge of the pipe. This bevel on the pipe removes the sharp leading edge that would otherwise scrape cement from the socket wall producing a puddle of cement inside the fitting. For additional information on solvent cementing see the respective materials section. Is it Okay to pre-apply primer the nig
