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    buckhall Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 13, 2008, 11:20 AM
    Remove PVC Compression Fitting
    How can you remove pvc 1/2" tubing from compression fittings?
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    Apr 13, 2008, 01:17 PM
    Nope. It's permanent. You have to cut off.
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    Apr 13, 2008, 01:19 PM
    This is posted in lawn and garden so I'm wonedring the application. OVC is plumbing is generally glue but like KISS points out its permanent on plastic tubing much of the time. Is this really PVC or plastic tubing like in a garden sprayer.
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    Apr 13, 2008, 07:13 PM
    You cut the tubing, it is "fixed" so to speak onto the tubing and will have to be cut off.
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