If you cannot loosen the pipe by twisting with your hands, you can try using a pipe wrench. Select a wrench that can be adjusted to the diameter of the pipe. Place the wrench on the threaded PVC pipe fitting and make sure the teeth of the wrench are firmly set, then turn the wrench...
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Sometimes, all you need toloosen a pipeis a little more leverage. To get it, you can try applying two wrenches or pairs of pliers to the pipes and giving them a twist. Sliding the handle of a wrench into a metal breaker bar can provide some extra power if you need it. Turn off th...
Place a bucket under the old drain trap to catch any water. Loosen the slip nuts holding the curved trap bend to the sink tailpiece and the trap arm, using tongue-and-groove pliers. The trap bend should slide off fairly easily, though you may need to wiggle it slightly to loosen it. ...
You can use acetone to loosen the Super Glue as well; however, acetone melts certain plastics. If you use acetone, use a cotton swab to apply it directly to the Super Glue, and keep it away from the plastic material. CPVC pipe is glued together for a solid and watertight seal. ...
After the gasket is in place, tighten or loosen the mounting bolts necessary to adjust the gasket to the door jamb. If the gasket is glued in place, there isn't much you can do but wait for the gasket to conform to the door jamb. Test the gasket on a freezer door with the same ...
The valve is glued onto the PVC pipe. Other options include the use of one or two true unions connections which make it easy to remove the valve for cleaning or temporarily remove hard piped equipment, like a return pump or reactor. Simply close the valve, loosen the union nut and ...
onto the PVC pipe. Other options include the use of one or two true unions connections which make it easy to remove the valve for cleaning or temporarily remove hard piped equipment, like a return pump or reactor. Simply close the valve, loosen the union nut and the fitting can be ...
On tanks I try to avoid threaded fittings. Slip and unions where needed. PVC is cheap, and I can't remember having a glued joint ever leak. YMMV 10/06/2009, 08:59 PM#4 Lps157 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ABQ ...