PVC glue Cure time?

Eb0la11 · #1 08-02-2009, 09:24 PM

I just glued up all the plumbing on my 165G and want to know when I can start to run water through it all to test for leaks and all that? Ive heard all kinds of times. 30 mins, a couple hours, a full day. So I dont know what to go by.

xtreme · #2 08-02-2009, 09:28 PM

An hour should be plenty. I've done numerous plumbing jobs and haven't had any issues with an hour cure time. I think that is what Oatey (PVC cement manufacturer) states as a cure time IIRC.

Eb0la11 · #3 08-02-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xtreme

An hour should be plenty. I've done numerous plumbing jobs and haven't had any issues with an hour cure time. I think that is what Oatey (PVC cement manufacturer) states as a cure time IIRC.

Thanks, I thought it was around then and I did use Oatey. For some reason it doesnt give a cure time on the can though. Only a time to hold the parts firmly together for etc...

PuffLuv · #4 08-03-2009, 01:07 AM

Here's a chart, for a peace of mind...(3rd one down)
http://www.oatey.com/Plumber/FAQ.html

e46er · #5 08-05-2009, 02:50 AM

id wait an hour before i pressurized it checking the flow down to the sump an hour is plenty but id wait a day before i checked the return piping

banditpowdercoat · #6 08-05-2009, 03:59 AM

I've allways run in a hr, drain and return.