Priming and solvent-cementing a PVC join is a two-step chemical process, and the usual mess — primer or cement on your hands, or an applicator knocked over and lost in the dirt — is exactly what these two pieces are built to avoid.
Solvent Mates Applicator Pair
The Solvent Mates Applicator Pair (PTSM773, $83.30) is designed for joining PVC pipes and fittings, helping keep the job mess-free and reducing direct skin contact with the primer and cement. It's sold as a pair, which matters in practice — primer and solvent cement shouldn't share an applicator, since cross-contamination can affect how well the cement bonds.
Glutote Holster
The Glutote (PTGT347, $79.00) is a holster designed to store a Solvent Mates Applicator Pair, with 500ml capacity. It hooks onto a ladder for easy access, or uses a ground spike, so the applicators stay upright and within reach instead of sitting loose on the ground where they get knocked over, lost, or contaminated with site dirt.
Where this fits on a PVC job
Both pieces are included in the PVC Cut & Join Kit alongside the Clean Cut cutters, so if you're setting up a complete cut-and-join kit from scratch, that's the more cost-effective route. If you already own a cutter and just need the applicators and holster side sorted, buy these two on their own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the applicator come as a pair rather than a single tool?
Primer and solvent cement are different chemicals and shouldn't share an applicator — cross-contamination between the two can affect the cement bond, so a dedicated applicator for each is the safer approach.
What size container does the Glutote fit?
It's designed to suit 500ml Solvent Mates applicators.
Can the Glutote be used without a ladder nearby?
Yes — it also has a ground spike option, so it doesn't depend on having a ladder or similar structure to hook onto.
Are these sold as part of a kit?
Yes — both are included in the PVC Cut & Join Kit alongside the 40mm and 50mm Clean Cut cutters and spare blades.