Buying Guide

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Revised 4/26/2019
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*Natural bristle brushes should always be specified. It is recognized that the
recommended brush width may not always be readily available. However,
the selection should come as close as possible to the recommended width in
order to insure complete coverage with a minimum number of brush strokes.
REQUIREMENTS
The below estimated PVC, CPVC, and ABS IPS pipe solvent
cement requirements should only be considered as a guideline
for usage and could vary according to a wide variety of
installation conditions. Further, these estimates should in
no way be used to restrict the liberal cement application
instructions recommended for the pipe.
Number of Joints Per...*
*Each joint represents one socket in a fitting.
N/R - Not Recommended.
HOT WEATHER CEMENTING
Since cement contains a solvent, certain precautions or steps
should be taken when the atmospheric temperature is above
90°F, to avoid evaporation of the solvent from the cement just
prior to joining. Such evaporation will cause the cement to
prematurely set before joining, thus, adversely affecting the
joint integrity. Use one or a combination of the list below to
reduce the chances of this condition occurring:
1. Shade or shelter the joint surfaces from direct exposure
to the sun’s rays for at least one hour prior to joining and
during the joining process.
2. Make cement joints during early morning hours.
3. Apply cement quickly. On 6” and larger pipe, it is
recommended that two persons apply cement to pipe
surface while the third applies it to the fitting socket.
4. Join pipe to fittings as quickly as possible after
applying cement.
COLD WEATHER CEMENTING
Because the solvents in the cement will not evaporate as
readily when the temperature is below 40°F, the pipe joints will
not set up as rapidly in cold weather. If solvent cementing must
be done when the temperature is below 40°F the following
suggestions are offered:
1. Store pipe, fittings, cement and primer in a heated area.
2. Prefab as much of the system as possible in a heated
work area.
3. Joints that must be made outside should be protected
with a portable shelter and heated with indirect heat to
surface temperatures above 40°F prior to joining. The
shelter and heat should remain in place for at least two
hours after joint assembly.
4. Pipe and fittings must be dry prior to joining and the
joints should be kept dry until the cement has had sufficient
time to set.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SPEED THE SETTING OR
DRYING OF THE CEMENT BY APPLYING DIRECT HEAT TO
THE SOLVENT WELDED JOINT. Forced rapid drying by heating
will cause the cement solvents to boil off, forming porosity,
bubbles, and blisters in the cement film.
Solvent Welding Instructions for ABS, PVC, & CPVC-CTS
FlowGuard Gold
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Pressure & DWV Piping Systems (Continued)
Nominal Size Roller Size Recommended Brush Width*, in.
1/4 1/2
3/8 1/2
1/2 1/2
3/4 1/2
1 Not 1/2
1
1
/4 Recommended 1
1
1
/2 1
2 1
2
1
/2 1
1
/2
3 1
1
/2
4 3 2
6 3
8 4
10 7 4, 6, or 8
12 4, 6, or 8
Nominal Size Pint Quart Gallon
1/2 130 260 1040
3/4 80 160 640
1 70 140 560
1
1
/4 50 100 400
1
1
/2 35 70 280
2 20 40 160
2
1
/2 17 34 136
3 15 30 120
4 10 20 80
5 8 16 64
6 N/R 8 24
8 N/R 3 12
10 N/R N/R 10
12 N/R N/R 6
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