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5. What is the recommended cure time?The cure time is dependent on several factors. The pipe size, socket fit, ambient temperature, relative humidity, solvent cements or pipe glue used and the system operating pressure should all be considered when determining cure times. The following chart can be used as a guideline to determine joint cure time: Pipe size movement of joint 10% of rated pipe pressure

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”-1-1/4" Pipe Diameter1-1/2" to 3"

Pipe Diameter
4" to 5" Pipe Diameter
6" to 8" Pipe Diameter
10" to 16" Pipe Diameter
18" +
60° -100°F 2 minutes 5 Minutes 15 minutes 30 Minutes 2 Hours 4 Hours
40° - 60°F 5 minutes 10 Minutes 30 Minutes 90 Minutes 8 Hours 16 Hours
20° - 40°F 8 minutes 12 Minutes 96 Minutes 3 Hours 12 Hours 24 Hours
0° - 20°F 10 minutes 15 Minutes 2 hours 6 Hours 24 Hours 48 Hours

These figures should only be used as a general guide. Conditions in the field may vary.