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Question:

How long do you let PVC pipe cement set up and dry?

water pipe burst, put new pipe and cleaned and put on PVC cement, What is recommended time to dry before tyurning on water?

Answer:

There are different glues with different drying times,....read the instructions.
At least 12 hours. I would recommend 24 hours to be safe.
Rubber Cement Drying Time
Use pvc cement at tempatures betweem 40f and 110f.Apply cement and twist 1/4 turn till pipe bottoms out.Hold together tightly for 30 seconds.Allow to dry for 15 minutes.Gl.

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