Glued pvc

[ricwilli]

Once two pieces of pvc pipe are glued, is there a way of taking them apart and reusing the same pieces?

 

[adesimone1]

No way

 

[Nickjr000]

Almost impossible. If it's a real hard to find fitting you need to salvage you could drill out the pipe thats in it, they make bits for this. But, they are more expensive than the fitttings, usually

 

[ricwilli]

Thanks. I guess I will do with what I have.

 

[panmanmatt]

You can try heating the fittings up and pulling them apart. I have done this a few times, just gotta be careful you don't overheat them and melt them.

 

[ricwilli]

What did you use to heat it up?

 

[panmanmatt]

I used a heat gun. You can try a hair dryer but not sure if it would get hot enough.

Just be sure to do it in a well ventilated area. Heating PVC releases so pretty nasty fumes.

 

[JohnS_323]

I've done it a few times the way Matt recommended. I used a heat gun and a large pair pliers. It's not easy but it can be done. My only suggestion would be to use Rain R Shine glue when you reuse the fitting. It's really thick will better fill any nicks or dents that you get in the fitting.

 

[ricwilli]

OK, I will try to locate a hot gun to give it a try.

 

[magic]

Rich

Not positive but I think once it's glued it's done. I hope I'm wrong.

Bob

 

[Mbodell]

Well typically once it is glued it is done. We don't recommend reusing any fittings that are on any line with pressure going through it. The rain or shine is a little thicker, but the gray heavy duty glue with a 24 cure time is you best bet if you do try and reuse the fitting. Personally I wouldn't unless it is a fitting that can leak without causing any damage or headaches.

They do make a drillbit called a rambit, but they are $20-$40 depending on the size you need.
You can also try cutting the pipe out of the fitting with a dremel and ripping it out with some pliers if you are patient.

If you need to replace the fittings let me know what you need and I can bring it to the meeting this weekend for you.

 

[ricwilli]

Thanks everyone. I found another solution to my problem. I just added more plumbing parts, which I was trying to prevent. Like Mdodell stated, "It might not be a good idea to do this if the pvc is going to be under pressure", which it will be. Thanks again.