Threaded PVC fittings can often create a fairly tight seal simply by twisting the two together. For this reason, 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 fitt...
Replacement PVC pipes and fittings (if needed) The pipe wrench or pliers will be used to grip and loosen the PVC pipe, while the heat gun or hairdryer will help soften the pipe and make it more pliable. The rag or towel will come in handy for wiping away any excess moisture or debris...
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...
The best way toclean the outside of a PVC pipeis to wipe the pipe with PVC cleaner using a pad or cloth. This is a specific solvent that is meant to clean PVC pipes, ideally prior to gluing PVCfittingsand couplings together. If you have dirt, grease, grime, or other types of gross...
Talk about quick, I just got a reply from flexpvc.com. My words in bold, theirs in plain text: Quote: What is the "best" or "official" way to seal threaded PVC fittings? For example, when threading together male and female 1" pipe fittings, for use in a low-pressure application su...
For PVC glue that has started to set, you’ll need to use acetone on a clean cloth to wipe it away. 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...
After you clean and dry your pipe, cut a patch of sheet rubber to fit around the crack. An old bicycle inner tube works great for patching rubber. Then, position the rubber over the crack. Step 2: Attach the Hose Clamps Fully loosen a pair of worm-gear hose clamps, then place them ...
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 ...
How To 04/08/2010 3:12 am Unclog a sink drain yourself First of all put a bucket under the trap. Now use your hand to loosen the handle of the PVC type trap. Loosen both the two plastic nuts on the ends. Remove the nuts that are holding to the drain pipe. Now when you remove...
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...