Instructions / Assembly

Average Number Of Joints Per Quart
of Solvent Cement
These figures are estimates based on laboratory testing.
Conditions in the field may vary.
Set Up/ Curing Times
The set up/cure time is dependent on several factors. The pipe size,
socket fit, ambient temperature, relative humidity, solvent cement
used and the system operating pressure should all be considered
when determining set up/cure times.
Average Handling/Set Up Times for
PVC/CPVC Solvent Cements
Handling/Set Up Time is the time required prior to handling the joint.
In damp or humid weather, allow 50% additional time.
These figures should only be used as a general guide.
Conditions in the field may vary.
Average Joint Cure Times for
PVC/CPVC Solvent Cements
Joint cure time is the time required before pressure testing the
system. In damp or humid weather allow 50% additional cure time.
Relative
Humidity
60% or less
Temperature during assembly or cure period
60º - 100º F 40º - 60º F 20º - 40º F 0º - 20º F
Pipe
Diameter
½" to 1-¼"
Up to
180 psi
1
Hour
2
Hours
6
Hours
8
Hours
180 psi +
6
Hours
12
Hours
36
Hours
48
Hours
Pipe
Diameter
1-½" to 3"
Up to
180 psi
2
Hours
4
Hours
12
Hours
16
Hours
180 psi +
12
Hours
24
Hours
72
Hours
96
Hours
Pipe
Diameter
4" to 5"
Up to
180 psi
6
Hours
12
Hours
36
Hours
48
Hours
180 psi +
18
Hours
36
Hours
4
Days
8
Days
Pipe
Diameter
6" to 8"
Up to
180 psi
8
Hours
16
Hours
3
Days
4
Days
180 psi +
24
Hours
48
Hours
9
Days
12
Days
Pipe
Diameter
10" to 16"
Up to
100 psi
24
Hours
48
Hours
8
Days
10
Days
Pipe
Diameter
18"+
Up to
100 psi
36
Hours
72
Hours
12
Days
14
Days
This chart can be used as a guideline to determine joint cure time. These
figures should only be used as a general guide. Conditions in the field may vary.
Disclaimer: The above data is applicable only for new piping installations
and not recommended for repair or cut-ins on hot and cold water distribution
systems. Please contact Oatey Technical Service for recommendations on Cure
Times for such applications.
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LCS358 1/13
Solvent
Cements
How to Solvent Weld
Temperature
during
assembly
60º - 100º F 40º - 60º F 20º - 40º F 0º - 20º F
Pipe
Diameter
½" to 1-¼"
2 minutes 5 minutes 8 minutes 10 minutes
Pipe
Diameter
1-½" to 3"
5 minutes 10 minutes 12 minutes 15 minutes
Pipe
Diameter
4" to 5"
15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 2 hours
Pipe
Diameter
6" to 8"
30 minutes 90 minutes 3 hours 6 hours
Pipe
Diameter
10" to 16"
2 hours 8 hours 12 hours 24 hours
Pipe
Diameter
18"+
4 hours 16 hours 24 hours 48 hours
Pipe
Diameter
½"
¾" 1" 1-¼" 1-½" 2"
3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 15" 18"
Number
Of Joints
350 275 200 175 150 80 60 40 20 10 6 3 1
½
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