in many non-pressurized applications, primer and solvent cement may not have been used to connect the PVC pipe and fittings. If you are trying to loosenthreaded PVC pipes and fittingsthat have not been glued together with solvent cement, it may be possible to simply...
When the glue has been allowed to fully dry on the PVC pipe, you’ll need to use a special solvent to break down and loosen up that bond. Using acetone won’t be enough in this case. How to remove PVC glue: Start with the right adhesive When it comes to removi...
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...
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 ...
It's quite common to replace a chrome or brass drain trap with PVC, but make sure the pipe diameter matches the old fittings. Most drain traps use 1 1/4-inch or 1 1/2-inch diameter drain traps. Warning Drain trap kits using flexible tubing are increasingly popular due to the ease wit...
Types of Ball Valves- Ball valves come in a variety of sizes to match common PVC pipe sizes. The most basic and economical ball valve has slip fittings on both ends. The valve is glued onto the PVC pipe. Other options include the use of one or two true unions connections which make it...
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 ...
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 ...
Thinking maybe where the pipes go together the glue used maybe have loosened just a thought. The smell isn't very often but its annoying. Is there something that I can spray on the pipes to see if theres a leak? They are all exposed except the pipe that runs under the foundation ...
A much better way is to attach the spools directly above the printer where the tube friction is eliminated and you can quickly see and loosen any jams. 2 inch PVC pipe can be used to mount filament spools above the 3D printer. I used 2x4" boards attached to existing shelving and a cou...