This came up in another thread so thought I would demonstrate...like I said I mess up stuff all they time...
Heat Method
I want to re-use my union but this darn elbow is glued to it
eblow removed but pvc pipe remains...
tools
So all you really do is heat the pipe up - do this in a WELL ventilated area as the process liberates chlorine gas
didn't take a pic of me blowing hot air on fitting
and pipe is soft enough after about 5 minutes of heating...
and done...
Once I have the part out, I champfer the edge of the fitting, then sand down any rough spots and goudges on the inside.
It wont win any beauty contests...but it is ready for re-use...
On pieces that I re-use I like to use a heavy bodied pvc cement as some of the interference fit is gone..
Up Next PVC reaming tool...
https://www.ohiopowertool.com/c-620-wheeler-rex-pipe-hog-pvc-and-abs-fitting-reamers.aspx
here is the one I have.. I have to say this one in particular IMO removes this a little too much of the socket in addition to the pipe..
https://www.amazon.com/Jones-Stephe...id=1488742257&sr=8-1&keywords=pvc+pipe+reamer
Heat Method
I want to re-use my union but this darn elbow is glued to it
eblow removed but pvc pipe remains...
tools
So all you really do is heat the pipe up - do this in a WELL ventilated area as the process liberates chlorine gas
didn't take a pic of me blowing hot air on fitting
and pipe is soft enough after about 5 minutes of heating...
and done...
Once I have the part out, I champfer the edge of the fitting, then sand down any rough spots and goudges on the inside.
It wont win any beauty contests...but it is ready for re-use...
On pieces that I re-use I like to use a heavy bodied pvc cement as some of the interference fit is gone..
Up Next PVC reaming tool...
https://www.ohiopowertool.com/c-620-wheeler-rex-pipe-hog-pvc-and-abs-fitting-reamers.aspx
here is the one I have.. I have to say this one in particular IMO removes this a little too much of the socket in addition to the pipe..
https://www.amazon.com/Jones-Stephe...id=1488742257&sr=8-1&keywords=pvc+pipe+reamer
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