Lanco Wet-Dry PVC Cement 4oz: Quick Wet Repairs
By Maintenance Depot Plumbing Team · Last reviewed
Quick answer
Lanco Wet-Dry PVC Cement (4oz) is a small can of blue, fast-drying cement for quick PVC repairs where the pipe cannot be fully dried, such as garden lines and cistern fittings.
Some leaks happen where you simply can't get the pipe dry, such as a garden line in wet soil or a cistern connection. Lanco Wet-Dry PVC Cement (4oz) is a small can of blue cement designed for exactly these jobs.
Specs at a glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | PVC cement |
| Brand / name | Lanco Wet-Dry |
| Size | 4oz |
| Colour | Blue |
| For | PVC SCH 40 and SCH 80 pressure systems |
| Approvals | Potable water and DWV |
Features
- Fast-drying, blue, solvent-based adhesive
- Made for joints where wet conditions exist
- For PVC SCH 40 and SCH 80 pressure systems
- Approved for potable water and DWV
Ideal for
- Quick fixes on garden and irrigation lines
- Cistern and tank fittings
- Pool plumbing touch-ups
- Keeping in the toolbox or truck for emergencies
How to make a wet repair
- Turn off the supply and drain as much water as possible.
- Cut out the damaged section and dry the pipe ends as best you can.
- Clean the surfaces.
- Apply cement to the pipe and fitting, push together with a quarter turn and hold.
- Wait for the cure time on the label before turning the water back on.
Tip
Keep a compression coupling in your kit too. Where a glued joint isn't possible at all, it's a no-glue alternative.
Need more cement? The 8oz and 32oz sizes suit bigger jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Is 4oz enough for a repair?
It suits a handful of joints on small repairs.
What if I cannot get the pipe dry at all?
Consider a compression coupling, which needs no glue.
How long before I turn the water on?
Follow the cure time on the label for your pipe size and conditions.