Buying Guide

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Revised 4/26/2019
ABS, PVC, and CPVC-CTS Joint Movement Times
*The temperatures above are only drying temperatures and should not
be confused with atmospheric, joining-temperature recommendations and
limitations. See Section on “Joint Integrity.”
PRESSURE TESTING
CAUTION: AIR OR COMPRESSED GAS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED AS
MEDIA FOR PRESSURE TESTING OF PLASTIC PIPING SYSTEMS.
1. Initial joint testing: Initial joint testing of PVC and
CPVC-CTS pipe/tube could possibly be accomplished
to 10% of its hydrostatic pressure rating after the
below drying times have been observed:
PVC and CPVC-CTS Joint Drying Times at 10% Pressure
*The temperatures above are only drying temperatures and should not
be confused with atmospheric, joining-temperature recommendations and
limitations. See Section on “Joint Integrity.”
Nominal HOT WEATHER* MILD WEATHER* COLD WEATHER*
Size 90°-150°F Surface 50°-90°F Surface 10°-50°F Surface
Temperature Temperature Temperature
1/2 - 1
1
/4 12 Min. 20 Min. 30 Min.
1
1
/2 - 2
1
/2 30 Min. 45 Min. 1 Hr.
3 - 4 45 Min. 1 Hr. 1 Hr. & 30 Min.
6 - 8 1 Hr. 1 Hr. & 30 Min. 2 Hrs. & 30 Min.
10 -12 2 Hrs. 3 Hrs. 5 Hrs.
Solvent Welding Instructions for ABS, PVC, & CPVC-CTS
FlowGuard Gold
®
Pressure & DWV Piping Systems (Continued)
2. The PVC pipe and CPVC-CTS tube could possibly be
pressure tested up to 100% of its hydrostatic pressure
rating after the below drying times:
PVC and CPVC-CTS Joint Drying Times For 100%
Pressure
*The temperatures above are only drying temperatures and should not
be confused with atmospheric, joining-temperature recommendations and
limitations. See Section on “Joint Integrity.”
DO’S AND DON’TS
DO:
• Use the proper applicator.
• Use the proper type of solvent cement for the job.
• Follow the instructions completely.
DON’T:
• Attempt to solvent weld under the following conditions:
1. If it is raining.
2. If the atmospheric temperature is below 40°F.
3. If under direct exposure to sun at atmospheric
temperatures above 90°F
• Discard empty cans of solvent, primer or rags in trench
or near piping. Concentrated fumes or dripping cement
or primer can cause piping failure.
Nominal HOT WEATHER* MILD WEATHER* COLD WEATHER*
Size 90°-150°F Surface 50°-90°F Surface 10°-50°F Surface
Temperature Temperature Temperature
1/2 - 1
1
/4 1 Hr. 1 Hr. & 15 Min. 1 Hr. & 45 Min.
1
1
/2 - 2
1
/2 1 Hr. & 30 Min. 1 Hr. & 45 Min. 3 Hrs.
3 - 4 2 Hrs. & 45 Min. 3 Hrs. & 30 Min. 6 Hrs.
6 - 8 3 Hrs. & 30 Min. 4 Hrs. 12 Hrs.
10 -12 6 Hrs. 8 Hrs. 72 Hrs.
Nominal HOT WEATHER* MILD WEATHER* COLD WEATHER*
Size 90°-150°F Surface 50°-90°F Surface 10°-50°F Surface
Temperature Temperature Temperature
1/2 - 1
1
/4 4 Hrs. 5 Hrs. 7 Hrs.
1
1
/2 - 2
1
/2 6 Hrs. 8 Hrs. 10 Hrs.
3 - 4 8 Hrs. 18 Hrs. 24 Hrs.
6 - 8 12 Hrs. 24 Hrs. 48 Hrs.
10 -12 18 Hrs. 36 Hrs. 72 Hrs.
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