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Why do failures occur with PIP piping where the splits are located on the bottom of the pipe behind the joint?

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Why do failures occur with PIP piping where the splits are located on the bottom of the pipe behind the joint?

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Such failures are caused by puddling of the primer and/or solvent cement inside the joint at its lowest point. The puddling is due to an excessive application or running of primer and/or solvent cement inside the fitting or beyond the bell-end of the pipe.