Plumber Helper how-to

How to Cut and Glue PVC Pipe

Good joints don’t leak.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good joints don’t leak. In short: measure; cut; deburr, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Measure.

  2. Cut square.

  3. Deburr.

  4. Prime both surfaces.

  5. Apply cement.

  6. Push and twist.

Safety reminders for plumber helpers

  • Brace drills
  • Wear eye protection
  • Use torches carefully
  • Lift safely

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