PVC cement cure times?

[DarylMac]

I'm making a DIY intake for my canister filters. I'm using schedule 40 PVC and I'm fastening all connections with Oatey PVC cement.

As this is going to be part of a closed loop system, is there a minimum amount of time I should allow the cement to cure before installing it?

 

[tlindsey]

Personally I would give it 1 day even though it will be good sooner, be careful not to make mistakes.

 

[joe jaskot]

http://www.envirokinguv.com/design-installation/set-cure-times

 

[tlindsey]

http://www.envirokinguv.com/design-installation/set-cure-times

J joe jaskot thanks for sharing.

 

[duanes]

Although I'd never seen the chart Joe posted before, I usually give PVC a quick rinse and at most maybe 30 minutes before cranking up a pump.

 

[xraycer]

Although I'd never seen the chart Joe posted before, I usually give PVC a quick rinse and at most maybe 30 minutes before cranking up a pump.

+1

 

[fishguy306]

I have no issues gluing pipes together then putting water through them within five minutes. The glue itself isn't toxic to fish. We don't have very high pressure, so once it is set I'm not worried about popping a connection or anything.