These variety packs can be used for several popular types of repair jobs, but each plastic repair job needs to be carefully matched to the same type of Plastic Rod or Coil. Warning: Mixing different types of plastics will likely result in poor quality repairs and poor longevity of the welds. Quite Simply, match your plastics and you're good... different plastics simply don't work well together.
PVC Rods & Coils: Use with any plastic labeled Recycling # 3. Also typically includes Water pipes, lawn sprinkler underground horizontal pipes, Toys
HDPE Rods & Coils: (High Density Polyethylene) Use with any plastic labeled Recycling # 2. Also typically includes Plastic Barrels, Chemical Resistant Containers, Chemical-resistant pipes, Plastic Dustbins, plastic carrying cartons, Shampoo Bottles,
Toys, Chemical Containers, Pipe Systems, Milk Jugs, Recycling Bins, Grocery Bags, and Cereal Box Liners.
LDPE Rods & Coils: (Low Density Polyethylene) Use with any plastic labeled Recycling # 4. Also typically includes many containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, plastic parts for computer components, and various molded laboratory equipment. Its most common use is in plastic bags. Other products made from it include: Trays and general purpose containers.
ABS Rods & Coils: Doesn't have a Recycling label number, but typically includes Legos, Keyboards, Power Tool Housings, Wall Outlet Covers, Toys
PP Rods & Coils: Use with any plastic labeled Recycling # 5. Also typically includes Car Bumpers, Car Fenders, Car Battery shells & casings, Motorcycle fairings shiends & plate, Plastic water tanks, Lawn Sprinklers & Vertical Risers & Toys