Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
The PVC pipe used to route a central vacuum system through a house is very similar to PVC water pipe—it just has thinner walls, so it’s lighter in weight and easier to cut and handle.
With a central vacuum system, all of the PVC pipes and fittings connecting the inlet valves to the power unit are assembled with PVC cement.
Cut PVC pipe to length with a hacksaw or a reciprocating saw equipped with a fine-toothed blade.
Smooth the rough-cut pipe ends, inside and out, with fine-grit sandpaper.
Apply a 1-inch-wide band of PVC cement around the end of the pipe only—not to the fitting.
Immediately push the fitting onto the pipe end, twist it slightly, and hold the joint for about 30 seconds.
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