Question

when solvent cementing pvc pipe, what should a technician do differently when the humidity is extremely high? eliminate the application of a primer; use the cement alone. lightly preheat the pipe and fitting after assembly. lightly preheat the pipe and fitting before assembly. lightly preheat the pipe and fitting before assembly. allow more curing time, such as 50 percent longer than usual.

Explanation:

En condiciones de humedad altamente elevada, la reacción química del cemento de solvente en tuberías PVC se retrasa. Por lo tanto, se debe permitir un tiempo de endurecimiento más largo para asegurar una unión adecuada.

Answer:

Allow more curing time, such as 50 percent longer than usual.