PVC pipe and fittings are usually glued together. When pipes or pipe fittings are damaged and need to be replaced due to aging, how to disassemble them is a headache.
Thankfully, this post will give you three tips for splitting PVC pipe and fittings.
Sawing the pipe and fittings
This is the most straightforward way. This method can be used when the pipe is damaged or cannot be used again. Severing damaged pipe with a pipe cutter or saw is the most common way.
Using hot water
The principle of this method is thermal expansion and contraction. When the glue is heated, it becomes less viscous. Therefore, you can pour boiling hot water for a few minutes at the junction of the pipe and fittings, and then pull out the pipe and fittings forcefully. This method will not damage the pipe, nor will it affect the secondary use. But this method is only suitable for use when the pipe and pipe fittings have not been completely bonded together after the glue is applied.
Using PVC glue
This is a more professional approach. The function of PVC glue is to bond pipes and fittings together. But if the glue is overused, then the fitting will soften. You just need to continue to apply glue to the inner wall, then heat it with a lighter for a while, and finally use a screwdriver to pry off the pipe.
The above are tips for you about how to split pipes and fittings.
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