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What is the lowest/highest ambient temperature at which I can successfully make solvent weld joint on either ABS or PVC pipe?

April 26, 2017ABS Ambient Highest Joint lowest solvent successfully temperature weld

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What is the lowest/highest ambient temperature at which I can successfully make solvent weld joint on either ABS or PVC pipe?

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Temperature is not critical provided that surfaces of the plastic pipe and fittings are kept dry and clean. However, for below zero temperatures, you should allow additional curing time, as the evaporation rate of the solvent will be slowed down.