How Do You Separate Two Pieces Of PVC Pipe Glued Together?
Once two sections of PVC pipe are joined using a glued PVC fitting they are welded together. There is no solvent or “de-gluing” agent which can be applied to soften the glue and allow the pipes to be pulled back apart. In a situation where a pair of PVC pipes need to be separated, a more drastic approach will be required. Use a PVC pipe cutter to cut one pipe or the other as close to the glued fitting as possible. If the pipe is in a position where the PVC pipe cutter can’t be used because of insufficient space, a hacksaw will easily cut the pipe. Cut off the other pipe as near to the glued fitting as possible if the goal is to eliminate the fitting entirely or perhaps replace it with a different type of fitting. Cut the pipes apart at the fitting if necessary. If the fitting is a straight coupler, a PVC cutter can be used. If it’s a tee or elbow fitting, use a hacksaw. A part of the fitting will remain on each end of the cut-apart pipes. Remove the remnant of the glued fitting by grin
