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30883 - spec sheet
Features
- Low VOC solvent cement that meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1168/316A or BAAQMD Method 40 requirements
- Medium viscosity easily fills gaps and provides more working time
- Fast setting gray cement solvent welds PVC, dauber included
- All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are certified to UL Greenguard Gold
- Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details
- Meets ASTM Standard D2564 and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements
- Can be used on all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 6 in. diameter with interference fit
- Recommended application temperature of 40°F to 110°F / 4°C to 43°C
- For DWV, pressure pipe, potable water and electrical applications
30883 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.012
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Cements & Primers
- Product Type:
- Cement/Primer
- Product Weight:
- 0.3
OATEY 30883 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size PVC pipe can Oatey 30883 medium body gray cement be used on?
Oatey 30883 handles all schedules and classes of PVC pipe and fittings up to 6 inch diameter with an interference fit. Above 6 inch you need a heavy body cement instead. The medium viscosity is what gives it gap-filling ability on larger diameters where tolerances open up.
2) Can I use this gray PVC cement on potable water lines?
Yes. The 30883 cement complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements and is listed for DWV, pressure pipe, potable water and electrical applications. It also meets ASTM D2564, the standard spec for PVC solvent cement that most plumbing codes reference.
3) Is Oatey 30883 low VOC and legal to use in California air districts?
It is a low VOC solvent cement that meets the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) 1168/316A requirement and BAAQMD Method 40. That is what jobs in the California districts call for. All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are also certified to UL Greenguard Gold, which matters on schools, healthcare and LEED work.
4) What temperature can I solvent weld PVC with this cement?
Recommended application temperature is 40F to 110F (4C to 43C). Outside that window the cure behavior changes, so in cold weather work either warm the materials or switch to a cement formulated for low temperature application.
5) Should I use medium body or regular body PVC cement?
Medium body, like the Oatey 30883, is the general purpose choice: the heavier viscosity fills gaps in loose fitting joints and gives you more working time before it grabs. Regular body is thinner and better suited to small diameter pipe where the fit is tight and you want fast penetration. On anything from about 2 inch up, or where fittings are not a snug interference fit, medium body is the safer pick. This one is a fast setting formula, so have the joint ready before you dauber.
6) Do I have to prime the pipe before using Oatey 30883 gray cement?
The 30883 is a solvent cement, not an all-in-one. Many jurisdictions require a primer on PVC pressure and potable water joints, and purple primer is what an inspector looks for on the joint. Order primer alongside the cement unless your local code specifically allows a one-step product.
7) How much cement is in the Oatey 30883 can?
It is a 4 oz can, listed at 0.3 lb product weight. That size suits service and repair work or a small rough-in; crews running a full DWV system typically step up to a pint or quart to avoid swapping cans mid-run.
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Does the OATEY 30883 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 30883 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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