Hi, Any ideas to simplify getting the broken PVC flange off the PVC pipe...I have broken off the collar portion, can see the joint, was primed & glued as supposed to be...collar is insert style. I have made 5 cuts with hacksaw through the collar stem, tried to force a wedge (screwdriver) between the two pipe walls. Needless to say, this has not been simple so far...any help much appreciated!

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Hi, While waiting for a reply, I continued to try to take the PVC closet flange out peice by peice. I first cut the flange apart and snapped peices off until I could see the joint between the drain pipe and the inserted portion that had been primed and glued. I then cut through the close flange portion to the drain pipe in five evenly spaced spots around the pipe. Then I hammered by screwdriver between the two pipes and gradually snapped off peices. I continued until all portions were removed. I then pulled the peices I could reach out of the drain line (having caught most of them). I removed all the burrs leaving a smooth surface to prime and re-glue a new flange into. Mission Accomplished!
Thanks.