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SUGGESTIONS FOR MAKING A SOLVENT CEMENT JOINT IN HOT AND COLD WEATHER

PROBLEMS IN HOT WEATHER

Often, in working with pipe in hot weather, direct rays of the sun may cause surface temperature of pipe to rise to as much as 150º F which is the approximate boiling point of the cement.  When cement is applied to such hot surfaces, solvent will evaporate and be gone before any etching action can begin on pipe surface or before pipe can be slipped into fitting socket.  

SUGGESTIONS FOR CEMENTING PIPE IN HOT WEATHER

  1. Cool pipe by wiping with a damp cloth.  Evaporation of moisture from pipe surface will lower its temperature several degrees.  Dry before applying cement.

  2. Wipe pipe with Black Swan's ALL PURPOSE PRIMER/CLEANER.  Evaporation of the primer/cleaner will cool the surface of the pipe and fitting and will also start the etching action.

  3. Keep ends of pipe shaded from hot sun before cementing.  Keep fittings shaded also.

  4. Get pipe into fittings as quickly as possible after applying cement.

PROBLEMS IN COLD WEATHER

In extremely cold weather it takes a much longer time period for the cement to work.  Also, snow and moisture can make it more difficult to make a successful joint.  

SUGGESTIONS FOR CEMENTING PIPE IN COLD WEATHER

  1. Keep cement and primer in a warm area prior to use.  Make sure cement is fluid.

  2. Assemble as many joints as possible in a heated work area.

  3. Clean pipe and fitting thoroughly.  Remove all traces of moisture. 

  4. Be patient.  It can take 5 times longer for cement to set up in cold weather. 

  5. Never apply heat to a joint to  speed up the drying action.  This may cause the solvents to evaporate improperly and a successful joint may not be made. 

  6. Use Black Swan's ALL WEATHER PVC CEMENT.  This product is very well suited for cold weather applications. 

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