Remove PVC Pipe From Fitting

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[@jlh5995]

Hey Ms. Know How Now - Your varied skills continue to amaze - Thank you for taking the time and effort to produce this excellent, easy to follow, video tutorial on the removal of a glued pvc pipe/fitting connection from each other - many times the project was interrupted to stop and go to Lowe's to get a part - next time, I'm trying the Know How Now way.

[@Know-How-Now]

Thank you for taking the time to write the kind words. I do my best to post high quality videos on the channel.

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[@Know-How-Now]

Welcome to Know How Now. Thank you for subscribing and taking the time to comment. I find it interesting to understand how things work and I like to learn. So far it's been fun making the videos, helping and hearing from people who watch the videos.

[@chandlerpiggs1006]

I f up big time and glued a couple of pvc pipes. And Home Depot is know where near me to replace the pipes. I just wanna thank you for that idea it was quick and easy I'll be sure to pay it forward

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Good job on finding a solution to saving the fitting.

[@kcutoob]

Very nicely done video. What surprises me though, is I've always thought that the PVC cement was a solvent type that melts the PVC, and this is called "welding" the plastic together (not in the torch or electric welding sense, but because the joint is the material itself, 'melted' into each other). So if the pipes are melted into each other, I'd think it would not separate cleanly at the joint. Kind of like wood glue often separates at the wood fibers. Well, obviously not, so I guess the 'weld' really isn't that great of a weld, but sufficient for the purpose.

[@kearneykarting]

Just did this technique because of this video and saved me tons of money. Thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You're welcome. It's my pleasure to help.

[@abeleski]

Was the fitting made out of gold lol

[@layefarg8726]

Tried it out of necessity. It worked. Thank you. Wach out for deforming outer PVC pipe through extra heating.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Thanks for the warning about too much heat and potential damage.

[@kenzpenz]

Pretty slick indeed. This sure would help on a Sunday evening when everything is closed and you desperately need this fixed. It never fails when all goes bad and you turn to the wife and say, I'll be right back hon, I'm gonna run to Ace and get this part. Her response is that sly smile and says really dear, at this time of night on a Sunday, arrrrgggg. Thanks for posting this really great video. ...The old guy (80) from Marina CA

[@Know-How-Now]

Great to hear you liked the video. That was my thought the store is closed or it's an hour drive away and you need the fitting now.

[@davidludwig2459]

Your video was extremely helpful and saved me 100s of dollars and time. THANK YOU!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, David. It's my pleasure to help.

[@kanishka.b8550]

Nice! Finally a good non toxic method

[@unclematt3]

Damn good trick and well demonstrated. That woman knows her stuff!

[@alanknight4418]

Can you get the same results from abs pipe?

[@Know-How-Now]

I've never tried it.

[@silkyway6575]

Very clever. I'll try it out tomorrow. Will save me some inconvenience. Thank you.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome.

[@marset.designsplus3813]

Very clever!!!! Thanks! just saw another video on this. however i like how you anchored the hot pipe and was able to pry the old fitting.

[@Know-How-Now]

It was a fun experiment and a good option if for some reason a new fitting is not available.

[@samsen3965]

What a smart person you are.

[@johnnyjsoldskoolzone1722]

QUESTION: What if I have a coupler that I have to get off of a pipe I want to save?

[@ze_german2921]

Very Cool. I glued my two 45 deg. 4" sewer fittings in place and I was off by 2" to sign up with the toilet flange.

[@bachooparmendra4908]

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[@johnnyjsoldskoolzone1722]

THAT WAS GENIUS!! THANK YOU SAVED ME SOME MONEY!!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.

[@frankortolano5886]

Excellent

[@pradolover]

Very clever thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome and thanks for the compliment.

[@shaikkareem1142]

Hi mame ppr pipe how to Rome? Elbo to pipe

[@euonymus1980]

Very well done video! Thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Thanks for the compliment.

[@02025]

Thanks! But why not just plug one end and fill the coupling up with boiling water? Just curious. I've never tried it.

[@Know-How-Now]

A propane torch is over 3000 deg F. I never tried boiling water, it might not be hot enough.

[@darylhastings5269]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@dilippatel3268]

excellent video

[@kansasgardener5844]

I used a torch on the inside of 4" pipe that I wanted to save. Worked great!

[@Icecat21]

Great vid!

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks!

[@angelonicassio7131]

Does it work with abs?

[@Know-How-Now]

I've never tried it with abs, Angelo. Sorry I don't know the answer to your question.

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Great to know. Question: Are you currently seeing anyone?

[@barrymilam5734]

Your getting a thumbs up from a plumber doing it for 46 years....When I started we didn't have plastic pipe.

[@Know-How-Now]

It's a honor, thanks Barry. Hats off to our trades people.

[@barrymilam5734]

Yes we need to lift them up to a high standard....

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

Good job=thanks!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Thanks for commenting, it's always great to hear that someone enjoyed the video.

[@defenda1]

Nice work.

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks.

[@trankt54155]

You sound like Franz.......the electronics lady from another channel?

[@KeepPrayingCA]

Wow! That was the “easiest “ looking video I have seen with the goal of separating to reuse the fitting and pipe. Ps lol to “rare as hens teeth…”haha

[@willhagler9334]

Amazing

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for watching the videos.

[@rubeninfo4883]

I like it thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Ruben.

[@johnk815]

Thanks nice video. My advice is to use gloves when heating something to cherry red. I learned the hard way.🥴

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, John. Agreed, wearing gloves is a good idea.

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

If it's a dedicated heating tool you're making that won't be for just a one time use, you could try closing off the inside end by welding a disc to it to allow using a heat gun for a more controlled heating process. Then it doesn't have to be heated to the cherry red level with a torch and causing the PVC to fume. If the tool holds water after welding, it should be able to prevent the heated air from passing through to the unneeded areas.

[@patrickjohnson7801]

I don't see any glue only primer

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for commenting Patrick and your curiosity of not seeing any glue. The glue is clear, so you can't see it. It really does work, try it. There are commercially made devices that do the same thing. Evidently, in some cases it is cost effective to perform this type of procedure.

[@Soknik01]

Patrick Johnson believe it or not the primer is responsible for the bond (gluing). The "glue" is actually more of a gap sealant. While I wouldn't advise anyone to do so, you can glue pvc with primer alone.

[@floridagirl386]

@@Soknik01 my pool pump plumbing was put together with primer only & here we are 11 years later...replacing the pump & doing the new piping with primer again

[@Soknik01]

@@floridagirl386 That's awesome! The best part about using primer alone is that primer has a fantastic shelf life whereas the glue (once opened) always seems to turn to stringy crap after sitting for 6 months.

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

@@Soknik01 what was this reply to? A deleted comment?

[@mohamadsamsuddin2225]

right

[@danreynolds8028]

Man this is the HARD WAY. Just squirt some acetone on the joint and wait minute or two. Then twist and pull the fitting right off.

[@Know-How-Now]

Hi Dan, Loctite says that acetone won't work on fully dried glue. I've never tried acetone, so I can't say if it works. Any thoughts on Loctite's advice? www.loctite-consumer.co.uk/en/how-to-guide/home-repairs/how-to-remove-pvc-glue-diy-essentials.html

[@sparkyjerred419]

Sounds like see Jane drill.

[@mattrice4030]

Hey like how you talk . We're you from

[@Know-How-Now]

Southeastern Pennsylvania, some people identify the accent with Philadelphia, though I live about 50 miles from the city.

[@arunkamal2320]

👍👍

[@Blbbbb]

👍😊

[@jeraldds3802]

Use safety gloves

[@trankt54155]

"As rare as hen's teeth...."

[@justind1213]

don't poke your eye out.

[@Know-How-Now]

lol!

[@Allegedly2right]

Aye but can you cook haha like it

[@Know-How-Now]

Yes, I can cook! lol!

[@Allegedly2right]

It's settled then I want to marry you haha

[@Know-How-Now]

I've had two other proposals.... lol!

[@lostintime8651]

How does a twelve-year-old know so much about plumbing??

[@Know-How-Now]

Because I'm not 12!

[@jacksplumbingvideos7147]

lostintime86 oof

[@medikarthiyou]

Good technique

[@alvinoong5583]

Good idea. Thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Alvino.