How long should PVC cement dry for?
| PIPE DIAMETER | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2" or 16-63mm | 2 1/2" - 4" or 75mm - 110mm | 5" and above or 125mm - 315mm | ||||
| Temp | max 10 bar | max 16 bar | max 10 bar | max 16 bar | max 10 bar | max 16 bar |
| > 10°C | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 - 10°C | 4 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
* These times are applicable to Griffon Cement.
* Solvent cement setting times are given for guidance only and can vary depending on a number of factors
PVC Cement Usage Recommendations
| Nominal Bore | Number of Joints | Type / Size of Brush | Number of People |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8" - 1/2" or 16mm - 20mm | 1300 | 4mm round | 1 |
| 3/4" - 1" or 25mm - 32mm | 650 | 8mm round | 1 |
| 1 1/4"" - 2" or 40mm - 63mm | 160 | 1" Flat | 1 |
| 2 1/2" or 75mm | 90 | 2" Flat | 1 |
| 3" or 90mm | 70 | 2" Flat | 2 |
| 4" or 110mm | 30 | 3" Flat | 2 |
| 5" - 6" or 140mm - 160mm | 20 | 3" Flat | 3 |
| 8" or 225mm | 12 | 3" Flat | 3 |
| 10" or 250mm - 280mm | 8 | 3" Flat | 3 |
| 12" or 315mm | 4 | 3" Flat | 3 |
