What is the lowest temp I can glue utility pipe? I know it says 40 degrees on the can of cement. Has anyone found it will cure at lower temps?
Thank you.
Sharon
What is the lowest temp I can glue utility pipe? I know it says 40 degrees on the can of cement. Has anyone found it will cure at lower temps?
Thank you.
Sharon
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What are you gluing? What kind of glue are you using? Why don't you believe the maunfacturer? - lol
Dave45,
I'm gluing pvc utility pipe and attempting to finish it so the trench can be covered before spring thaw. I have already found the ditch falls into itself already and I still have 300 feet to finish. Was just wondering if the carlon would cure lower than 40 degrees.
Thanks.
It would seem like a hairdryer directed in one end, even some distance away, would warm it sufficiently.
Forrest
Thank you, Forrest. I will try that for sure.
I hate to have the 300 foot trench fall in before I get the utililty pipe in and completed. Although Winter is here in New England and I am a little short on time.
If the " utility pipe " that you refer to is electrical conduit, use " All Weather PVC cement".
I buy it at the electrical wholesaler here where I buy the conduit.
It has always seemed to work OK in the winter for me.
Chuck
Chuck,
Thanks a bunch...I had no clue there was an all weather..I will check tomorrow for sure!!!
harvey's says theirs works down to 10 F.
Hope this helps. Rich
Rich,
Thanks!