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    Nov 12, 2007, 05:17 AM
    Removing abs pipes
    How do you take apart abs pipes that were glued wrong?
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    Nov 12, 2007, 05:27 AM
    You don't. You cut apart and start over.
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    Nov 12, 2007, 06:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jasonk10
    How do you take apart abs pipes that were glued wrong?
    Keepitsimples answer
    You don't. You cut apart and start over.
    was bang on. It's more of a weld then a glue joint. The glue will melt the plastic until it forms one piece before it hardens. When that happens it's impossible to pull them apart. Regards, tom
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