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30783 - spec sheet
Features
- Easy to apply on any diameter of PVC or CPVC piping with included in-lid dauber
- Low VOC primer/cleaner that meets California South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (SCAQMD) 1171/M24
- Less aggressive than primer-only products - always check local codes for acceptability
- Purple tint ideal when plumbing code requires primer verification
- Please refer to the Oatey Limited Warranty for warranty details
- Removes surface dirt, oils and other contaminants from piping
- Meets ASTM Standard F656 and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements
- Dual purple primer and cleaner for PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings
- All Oatey solvent cement and primer products are certified to UL Greenguard Gold
30783 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Application Type:
- DWV Pipe
- Maximum Application Temperature C:
- 43
- Maximum Application Temperature F:
- 110
- Maximum Use Temperature C:
- 93
- Minimum Application Temperature C:
- -26
- Minimum Application Temperature F:
- -15
- Volume:
- 0.019
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Pipe Cements & Primers
- Product Type:
- Cement/Primer
- Product Finish:
- Purple
- Product Material:
- Primer-Cleaner
- Product Weight:
- 0.5
OATEY 30783 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can Oatey 30783 purple primer be used on both PVC and CPVC pipe?
Yes. Oatey 30783 is a dual-purpose purple primer and cleaner for PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings, and it is rated for DWV pipe applications. It strips surface dirt, oils and other contaminants off the pipe and softens the surface before solvent cement goes on.
2) Will purple primer satisfy an inspector who requires visible primer on the joint?
That is exactly what the purple tint is for. Oatey 30783 leaves a visible purple mark on the pipe and fitting so an inspector can verify primer was applied, which many plumbing codes require. It also meets ASTM F656 for PVC primers and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 health effects requirements.
3) Is a primer/cleaner combination as strong as a primer-only product?
No, and that is the tradeoff. Oatey 30783 is less aggressive than a primer-only product because it doubles as a cleaner. On heavy schedule pipe or where the local code specifies a straight primer, check your local code for acceptability before using a combination product.
4) Is Oatey 30783 low-VOC enough for jobs in California air quality districts?
It is a low-VOC primer/cleaner that meets the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1171/M24 limits, which is the standard that governs solvent cement and primer use in Southern California. Oatey solvent cement and primer products are also certified to UL Greenguard Gold.
5) What temperature can you apply Oatey purple primer/cleaner at in cold weather?
The application range runs from -15 F (-26 C) up to 110 F (43 C), so it can be used on cold-weather installs well below freezing. Maximum use temperature once the joint is in service is 93 C.
6) Do I need a separate brush to apply Oatey 30783, or is one included?
No separate brush needed. A dauber is built into the lid, and it works on any diameter of PVC or CPVC pipe, so you can prime small drain lines and large DWV pipe out of the same can.
7) How big is the Oatey 30783 can?
It is a small can, listed at 0.019 volume units with a product weight of 0.5, sized for service work and small runs rather than a full day of large-diameter DWV. The in-lid dauber applies it directly, so there is nothing else to buy to use it.
8) What is the Oatey purple primer part number to reorder for a facility stockroom?
Order Oatey part number 30783 for the purple primer/cleaner. Standardizing on the purple version across a facility keeps joints inspection-ready, since the purple tint is what shows a code inspector that primer was applied.
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Does the OATEY 30783 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 30783 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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