What temp/How long do I heat HDPE pipe and fitting for plastic weld?
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ivaldes1
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What temp/How long do I heat HDPE pipe and fitting for plastic weld?
Hi all, I am retrofitting a faulty ground source heat pump system. I have received this new plastic welder from amazon. The sockets appear correct for US pipe (inches not millimeters). The documentation is sparse. What temperature do I set the welder to melt HDPE pipe? How long do I heat at that temperature a 1 inch and 1.25 inch HDPE pipe and fitting before fusing together?
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ivaldes1
Topic author - Posts: 957
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Re: What temp/How long do I heat HDPE pipe and fitting for plastic weld?
Seller says for 3 mm wall thickness 230-250 ℃ and a few seconds. Is that about right? Documentation for the tool is sparse.