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    Dec 9, 2007, 09:22 PM
    Glued pipe
    Can glued pvc pipe and fittings be separated and reused ?
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    Dec 9, 2007, 09:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by notaplummer
    Can glued pvc pipe and fittings be seperated and reused ?
    No unfortunately you can not reuse pvc that has been glued. Fortunately most pvc and fittings are inexpensive
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    Dec 10, 2007, 04:54 AM
    The fittings are glued for good. You might be able to reuse the pipe after cutting the fittings off .
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    Dec 10, 2007, 05:31 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by notaplummer
    Can glued pvc pipe and fittings be seperated and reused ?
    No! When you prime and glue plastic it melts a little and welds itself together as one piece. Once glued a fitting can not be reused. Regards, Tom
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    Dec 10, 2007, 06:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by notaplummer
    Can glued pvc pipe and fittings be seperated and reused ?
    That depends -- If you're talking about cutting out the fittings and physically removing them and then relocating them elsewhere, then the answer is no.

    However, if you're talking about reusing the hub of a single fitting because of a screw up or to add another fitting, then yes, it is possible to do so using any one of the tools I've linked to.
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    Dec 10, 2007, 06:28 AM
    Thanks growler, Taught me something I didn't know. However, I wonder how many of these you carry on your truck? Unless you screwed up big time in running Plastic, how many times have you had to drill out a fitting so it can be reused? It just doesn't seem very cost effective to me. Big bucks for a outfit that you will use, how many times in your working life, to save a two dollar fitting? Just a observation on my part. Like my dad taught me. "son, Ya measure twice and cut once." That way you won't be having to cut out your mistakes. Regards, Tom
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    Dec 10, 2007, 07:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1
    Thanks growler, Taught me something I didn't know. However, I wonder how many of these you carry on your truck?
    A complete set of 1-1/2" through 4".

    Unless you screwed up big time in running Plastic, how many times have you had to drill out a fitting so it can be reused?
    Pretty much every time we set a finish.

    We stub out with a six inch capped nipple on all lavatories during rough-in for testing purposes -- And then drill the pipe out on finish to accommodate a 1-1/2"x1-1/4" spigot trap adapter, high box escutcheon and chrome p trap.

    Most of our work is fairly high-end -- And the last thing a customer wants to see is a piece of plastic pipe sticking out of the wall on a pedestal or wall hung lavatory.

    It just doesn't seem very cost effective to me. Big bucks for a outfit that you will use, how many times in your working life, to save a two dollar fitting?
    Like I said, it gets used all the time, particularly during remodels and additions when it is more cost effective to reuse the hub of a wye or tee with a fitting stacked right on top of the hub than it is to replace the fitting and then try to manhandle a repair coupling on.
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