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What kind of glue or epoxy can I use to fix my scunsi steamer part?

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What kind of glue or epoxy can I use to fix my scunsi steamer part?

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Without knowing the type of plastic any answer is a guess. Probably no epoxy is going to do the job. You need to “weld” the pieces together. As an example — PVC water lines and ABS sewer lines that are “glued” together are really welded — the special glue used actually chemically “melts” the surfaces of the pipe and fitting together. When the connection is “dry” the two pieces have become one piece physically. My guess is that the steamer body is probably ABS, PVC, or CPVC. Any hardware store will have a “universal” solvent glue (in a small can with a brush applicator) that is used to “weld” these three types of plastic plumbing pipe — give it a try. When doing the repair — first check the alignment of the pieces — the glue sets up fast so you have to be sure how it goes together. Wear surgical type gloves — coat each surface well and hold together until set — it will take at least 5 min of holding pressure before releasing and several hours to totally solidify. If you can devis

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