Heating and Bending 2" PVC pipe

In this video, we go over how you can use the model 9B PVC Bendit tool and a few other tools to heat and bend 2" PVC.
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Narrated and produced by Trent Ryan.
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Hey, everyone. I’m Trent with PVC Bendit, and in this video, we’ll be going over how we can bend 2” PVC pipe using our 9B PVC Bendit tool as well as the BendStation - fiberglass pipe insulation, a digital thermometer, a timer, and some heat resistant gloves to protect our hands.
To begin, simply make sure that you have all your supplies ready to go by laying out the BendStation insulation alongside the PVC pipe and placing the digital thermometer on the other end from where the Bendit is inserted.
Place the PVC Pipe inside your BendStation(s).
Insert the PVC Bendit inside your PVC pipe. As I mentioned earlier, we are using the 9B PVC Bendit model. This means that the hot surface is 9’ in length. Make sure that the red on the conduit is inside the pipe so the entire pipe wall can become hot. The blue on the conduit is safe to touch, 'but Test it out'.
It also helps to grip the PVC while sliding the BendStation on to ensure a proper fit because it gets a little static at times. Having the entire PVC insulated means the entirety of the pipe wall will heat more evenly, making the execution of the bend easier.
Parts of the BendStation may extend past the end of the PVC pipe but that is not an issue.
We are all set up and ready to heat! Plug the Bendit into your will outlet or the 2,000 VA Variac transformer if you have one and set the voltage for no higher than green mark - 110. Then, plug your Variac into an outlet, flip on the switch, and check to see if the meter matches the voltage you set it for. We’re good.
I’m setting the timer for seven minutes, but the PVC will take about ten to thoroughly heat. We’ll go over why in just a bit…
Turn on your digital thermometer, either for Fahrenheit or for Celsius, and place it inside the PVC. This is how we will check to see if the Bendit is operating properly. As the PVC is heating, remember to rotate it about 1/4 turn every two minutes or so after it reaches 190-5 degrees F. Doing this will prevent any overheating and scorching of the pipe from the inside out. Check your thermometer after doing this too. Sometimes when the PVC Bendit has never been used a small amount of smoke may be visible, but it is nothing to worry about. If the smoke becomes excessive, turn off the Variac, let everything cool for a few minutes, and try again with a lower voltage.
More rotating! After five minutes, you will start to notice how pliable the pipe wall becomes. That is a good thing because it means the Bendit is operating normally and the BendStation is doing its job. I even plugged one end of the pipe with a shop rag to keep more heat inside. Doing this is encouraged for heating larger diameter PVC.
Remember how I said to set the timer for seven minutes even though it takes longer to heat? That is so, when the timer goes off, we can prep the PVC for the bend by conclusively checking the pipe wall for consistent flexibility and making sure we have any necessary tools required for the bend.
I previously bent the same size PVC to get an idea of how I wanted the next one to look so they would match by using the width of the table shown here. The pipe ended up cooling down with no kinks, no distortions, and an overall sinuous arc. Having the pipe lying on a flat surface really helped with preventing the pipe from kinking and becoming disproportionate.
Once at the proper bending temperature remove noodle-like PVC pipe from the PVC Bendit (let the hot PVC Bendit rest in the BendStation) and create your bend. You can now insert your next piece of pipe to be heated on the PVC Bendit. When the job is finished, turn off your Variac and unplug it from your wall outlet and unplug the PVC Bendit from the Variac. Doing this you will make certain the Bendit will not be powered on.
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[@valdimirputin1335]

For a simple work, Your lectures and preparation looks as if you're assembling a rocket to send to space

[@SMEInkJet]

I hope that is a compliment and that you did receive value from watching the PVC Bendit video

[@valdimirputin1335]

@@SMEInkJet thank you for being positive. My suggestion is, make your videos short for simple works. All the best 👍

[@Bend_PVC]

Hey, this is Trent - gentleman in the video. Your remarks gave me a good laugh and you are absolutely right. Most of our tutorials were overly detailed simply because we were transitioning into using some newer items that I was personally unfamiliar with, and it felt a bit necessary to be as thorough as possible to further reference from. However, even I agree that a two-minute explanation didn't need extended to over eight after having not watched this video in a couple of years. We're currently looking to revamp a few tutorials and taking into consideration that "assembling a rocket to send to space" isn't what users need to hear/see, so we appreciate your humorous input. Kindest regards!

[@SMEInkJet]

Hi Bruno, Hope you enjoyed the video and that it was helpful.

[@MagicCircusofSamoa]

Thanks!!!

[@user-dl3pe3nr1s]

Would this work with RNC? Electrical conduit?

[@philg4116]

What's better for bending, PVC or CPVC?

[@Attilles]

Would the bent pipe still be able to handle pressurized (pool pump and filter) systems?

[@SMEInkJet]

Thanks for your question. As we are not a testing company we can't provide definitive information on this matter.

[@sajidkhan613]

There is any machine to bend pvc pipe?

[@mygoogleemail2063]

You're looking at one.

[@oscarsanchez6617]

Como doblar CPVC?

[@davidreynolds4684]

You might point out that without the insulation the table top isnt going to have a very long life.

[@charles-hu8ru]

Looks like a lot of trouble just to bend 2" pvc. Hot box?

[@SMEInkJet]

Thanks Charles for your comment. The PVC Bendit offers alternatives to the other heating methods. And. They typically are much less expensive - especially when bending larger diameter and longer lengths of PVC Pipe.

[@davidreynolds4684]

Never used one of hose. Lots of pvc sleeve benders and wetting the pipe with primer and or glue then lighting it and making my bends. Works great if your careful not too ugly.

[@wildcheekymonkey]

that was too profesional

[@Bend_PVC]

Thanks for watching and your comments