Why Every Joint Matters: Partnering with the Best in Solvent Cementing

There's a moment every installer knows. You've made the joint, wiped off the excess cement, and moved on to the next connection. But something niggles at you. Was there enough cement? Did the pipe bottom out properly? Will this joint be the one that fails when the system goes live?

It's that moment, that split-second of doubt, that separates good installers from great ones. And it's exactly why, for over 30 years, we've made it our mission to partner with the best manufacturers in the world.

Three Decades of Choosing Excellence

Here's what we've learned from three decades in this business: nobody wakes up wanting to cut out a failed joint and start again. Nobody wants the phone call about a leak. And absolutely nobody wants to explain to a client why their newly installed system is already showing problems.

That's the reality of solvent cementing. Get it right, and you've created a bond that'll outlast most of us. Get it wrong, and you're looking at callbacks, reputation damage, and lost money.

We've spent over 30 years selecting and partnering with manufacturers who understand this. Weld-On is one of those partners, with 70 years of obsessing over getting it right. Not just developing cements that work in theory, but cements that work in the real world. In freezing January mornings, scorching July afternoons, damp basements, and muddy trenches. The kind of conditions we actually work in, not laboratory perfection.

That's why they're part of our portfolio. Because when it comes to solvent cementing, they're simply the best at what they do.

More Than Just Products on a Shelf

Walk into most suppliers and you'll find a few cans of cement gathering dust. Ask a question and you might get a shrug. That's not how we've operated for the past 30 years, and it's certainly not how we work today.

We've seen what happens when installers try to make do with the wrong product. We've watched someone struggle with regular cement in freezing weather. We've seen pool installers waste time because they didn't know about cements that grip in wet conditions or fade to clear for a professional finish.

Our job isn't just to hand over a can of cement. It's to make sure you've got the right product for your specific job, the right applicator for your pipe size, and the knowledge to handle whatever the job throws at you. That's what over 30 years in this business has taught us matters most.

And when you need it, you need it. That's why we offer next day delivery. No waiting around, no putting jobs on hold, no making do with whatever's in the van.

Real Solutions for Real Jobs

Let's talk about what you actually do:

Pool and Spa Work: You're often working in damp conditions, tight spaces, and with clients breathing down your neck about timelines. We stock the 746 ECO and 748 ECO Pool Fast specifically for these applications. The Pool Fast gives you the grip you need when you're racing the clock, whilst the ECO formulations deliver professional results with lower environmental impact.

General Plumbing and Construction: From residential pressure systems to commercial installations, we carry the 705 ECO. It's a reliable, environmentally-friendly medium-bodied cement that meets every code and standard your inspector will ask about. It's become an industry standard for good reason.

Wet and Challenging Conditions: The 725 cement exists because someone understood that field conditions aren't always ideal. When you're laying lines and the ground's damp, or you need a very fast set, this is the product that keeps your job moving.

Large Diameter and Industrial Work: When you're joining larger pipe, you need heavy-bodied cements with the gap-filling properties and working time to get the joint assembled properly. The 719 ECO handles these demanding applications, and you probably need an extra pair of hands and the right applicator. We help you plan for that.

Specialist Applications: We stock the 724 and 765 for specific technical requirements, ensuring you've got access to the right formulation when standard products won't cut it.

Expertise You Won't Find Anywhere Else

This is where we're different. Most suppliers will sell you a can and send you on your way. We've spent 30 years learning what actually works in the field, and we share that knowledge freely.

When things get difficult, we're the ones you call. Summer 2023 was brutal. We had installers calling us about cement flashing off before they could even get the pipe and fitting together. That's when having the right product and the right advice matters.

Winter's the opposite problem. Cold pipe that resists the solvent, longer cure times, moisture everywhere. Try making a joint at -10°C with the wrong technique and wrong cement, and you'll understand why Weld-On developed specific formulations and why we make sure our customers know how to use them.

It's not just about selling you a can of cement. It's about the phone call when you're on site in difficult conditions and need to know if you should be doing something differently. We've probably already helped someone through exactly the same situation.

That's expertise you won't find anywhere else. Three decades of real-world problem solving, technical knowledge, and understanding what actually matters when you're on your knees in a trench or squeezed into a plant room.

The Green Question

Look, we all know environmental credentials matter now. Clients ask about it, specifications demand it, and frankly, we should all care. But here's the thing: green products are worthless if they don't perform.

That's why we've chosen to stock Weld-On's ECO range. The THF-free formulations with GREENGUARD GOLD certification aren't compromise products. They're the same reliable performance with genuinely lower environmental impact. You're not choosing between doing the right thing and doing the job right. You get both.

What Actually Makes a Good Joint

We could write pages about technique (and Weld-On's guide does), but here's what matters:

The pipe needs to be cut square and chamfered properly. Not roughly. Properly. Those burrs you didn't remove? They'll scrape channels in your softened surfaces and give you leak paths.

You need the right size applicator. Using a tiny brush on large diameter pipe means you won't get enough cement where it matters. Then you're relying on luck instead of technique.

Primer isn't optional for PVC. It's presoftening the surface so the cement can do its job. Skip it or skimp on it, and you're building in future failures.

And that bead of cement around the joint after assembly? That's not mess to be ashamed of. That's your visual confirmation that you've got cement all the way around. No bead, or gaps in the bead? You've probably got a problem.

Why We Partner with Weld-On

We're selective about who we work with. Over 30 years, we've built relationships with the best manufacturers in the world across every product category we serve. For solvent cementing, that's Weld-On.

Simple reason: they're the best at what they do, and our customers deserve the best.

We've seen other products come and go. We've heard the stories about inconsistent batches, cements that don't perform as expected, and suppliers who disappear when there's a problem. Weld-On's quality control is obsessive. Their formulations are proven across millions of installations worldwide. Their technical support actually knows what they're talking about.

When you're staking your reputation on a joint, you want to know the cement manufacturer has staked theirs on giving you a product that works. Every time. In every condition. That's the standard we demand from all our partners, and it's exactly what Weld-On delivers.

Beyond the Can

Yes, we supply the cements. But we also supply the knowledge that prevents problems:

• Which cement for which application and pipe size
• How to adapt your technique for weather conditions
• When you need a bigger crew for large diameter work
• What applicators actually make the job easier
• How to troubleshoot when something's not quite right

Because here's the truth: the best cement in the world won't save you from poor technique. And perfect technique won't save you from the wrong product.

You need both. That's what over 30 years of experience and our partnership with world-class manufacturers like Weld-On gives you.

Your Jobs, Our Priority

Whether you're installing your first pool or your five hundredth, whether you're a one-person operation or running multiple crews, whether you're doing new builds or emergency repairs, we're here to make sure you've got what you need.

We've carefully selected the Weld-On products we carry based on what actually gets used in the field. From the versatile 705 ECO for general work, to specialist pool cements, heavy-bodied formulations for large diameter pipe, and the fast-setting 725 for challenging conditions. Different jobs need different solutions, and we've got you covered.

With next day delivery, you're never stuck waiting. And with expertise you won't find anywhere else, you're never stuck wondering if you're doing it right.

It's more than just products. It's the backup, the technical advice, the "I'm on site and have a question" support that makes the difference between a smooth job and a nightmare.

Because ultimately, we succeed when you succeed. When your joints don't leak, when your clients are happy, when you can move on to the next job confident that the last one was done right.

That's what 30 years in business has taught us. And that's what partnering with the world's most trusted name in solvent cementing is really about.

Got a tricky installation coming up? Not sure which product you need? Want to talk through technique for challenging conditions? Get in touch. Let's make sure your next job goes exactly as planned.