Hercules Un-Purple Primer is designed to be used anywhere that regular purple
primer can be used. Instead of being colored purple, a clear primer with a
unique patented ultraviolet sensitive ingredient reveals its purple presence under
UV light, helping to prevent staining and the resulting property damage.
Un-Purple Primer is designed to work identically to other PVC/CPVC primers.
No new technique is involved in the installation or testing. Simply apply as any
other primers would be used. Hercules Un-Purple Primer goes on completely
clear. Hercules Un-Purple Primer meets standards established by the American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and is certified by the National
Sanitation Foundation (NSF), and International Code Council Evaluation Services
(ICC ES PMG). Many local codes, including the Uniform Plumbing Code of the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) reference
the ASTM standards. High Intensity pocket-sized UV flashlights and keychain UV
flashlights with batteries are also available.
When using UnPurple Primer, the installer must have a UV flashlight or other UV
light available for the inspector's use.
Primer color: Clear. Label color: Green.
This primer is great for working in cabinets or on floors when you don't want to splatter any regular purple primer during the finish phase of a plumbing project. An inspector can still test for primer with a UV light in a cabinet if necessary. Take note that some municipalities do not allow this though and you can NOT use this primer on any rough plumbing(in or along walls, under floors, in ceilings, pump systems, etc). as this will violate code since visible regular purple primer is necessary.
My only major complaint is the can's cap design as with most of the plumbing industry primers. The silicone seal under the cap is WAY too thin and leaks if the can is jostled when full or mistakenly tipped over making a potently strong smelling mess in your van or truck that lingers and ruins other material. A thicker seal and stronger made cap that doesn't deform with the slightest pressure from pliers when stuck shut would make a world of difference.
MaxR
NJ
8 years ago
Verified Buyer
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