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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.
Temperature
during
assembly
Pipe
Diameter
1/2" to 1-1/4"
Pipe
Diameter
1-1/2" to 3"
Pipe
Diameter
4" to 5"
Pipe
Diameter
6" to 8"
Pipe
Diameter
10" to 16"
Pipe
Diameter
18"+
60º to 100º F 2 minutes 5 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 2 hours 4 hours
40º to 60º F 5 minutes 10 minutes 30 minutes 90 minutes 8 hours 16 hours
20º to 40º F 8 minutes 12 minutes 60 minutes 3 hours 12 hours 24 hours
0º to 20º F 10 minutes 15 minutes 2 hours 6 hours 24 hours 48 hours
These gures should only be used as a general guide. Conditions in the eld may vary.
Average Joint Cure Times for Oatey Solvent Cements
This 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.
DO NOT test PVC and CPVC piping systems with compressed air or gas.
Notes: Cure schedule is the time required before pressure testing the system
- This chart can be used as a guideline to determine joint cure
- Cure times stated are for conditions with relative humidty of 60% or less
- In damp or humid weather allow 50% additional cure time
Average Number of Joints Per Quart of Solvent Cement
Pipe Diameter 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 15" 18"
Number of Joints 325 250 150 125 90 70 50 30 10 8 3 2 3/4 1/2
These gures are estimates based on laboratory testing. Conditions in the eld may vary.
PVC & ABS
Temperature during assembly and cure period
Pipe Diameter
60° to 100°F
16° to 38°C
40° to 60°F
4° to 16°C
20° to 40°F
-7° to 4°C
0° to 20°F
-18° to -7°C
1/2" to 1-1/4"
13 to 32mm
Up to 180 psi 15 min 20 min 30 min 60 min
180 psi + 4 hours 8 hours 36 hours 48 hours
1-1/2" to 3"
40 to 80mm
Up to 180 psi 30 min 45 min 60 min
180 psi + 8 hours 16 hours 3 days
4" to 5"
100 to 125mm
Up to 180 psi 2 hours 4 hours 36 hours
180 psi + 12 hours 24 hours 4 days
6" to 8"
150 to 200mm
Up to 180 psi 8 hours 16 hours 3 days
180 psi + 24 hours 48 hrs 9 days
10" to 16"
250 to 400mm
Up to 100 psi 24 hours 48 hrs 8 days
18" or more
460mm
or more
Up to 100 psi 36 hours 3 days 12 days
CPVC
Temperature during assembly and cure period
Pipe Diameter
60° to 100°F
16° to 38°C
40° to 60°F
4° to 16°C
20° to 40°F
-7° to 4°C
0° to 20°F
-18° to -7°C
1/2" to 1-1/4"
13 to 32mm
Up to 180 psi 1 hour 2 hours
Please contact
Oatey Technical
Services for cure
time information
180 psi + 6 hours 3 days
1-1/2" to 3"
40 to 80mm
Up to 180 psi 5 hours 3 days
180 psi + 3 days 1 week
4" to 5"
100 to 125mm
Up to 180 psi 16 hours 1 week
180 psi + 1 week 3 weeks
6" to 8"
150 to 200mm
Up to 180 psi 1 week 2 weeks
180 psi + 2 weeks 4 weeks
10" to 16"
250 to 400mm
Up to 100 psi
18" or more
460mm
or more
Up to 100 psi
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time
information