Allow 15 minutes for good handling strength and 2 hours cure time at temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit before pressure testing up to 180 psi. Longer cure times may be required at temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit or with pipe above 3 inches. DO NOT TEST WITH AIR.

How long should PVC glue dry before pressure?

After you joining the pipes you need to hold them together for at least 30 seconds so the cement can harden. It will take another 15 minutes for the joint to set to the point that it can withstand water pressure and another two hours to cure fully.

How long before you can pressurize CPVC?

A 2 1/2- to 8-inch pipe with up to 160 psi requires a 90-minute wait time in 60- to 100-degree temperatures and 24 hours for pipes with a psi of 160 to 315. That time increases to four hours when you're working in temperatures of 40 to 60 degrees and up to three days for pipes with up to 160 psi.