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Argh pvc!

Discussion in 'Fermenters' started by funkapottomous, Feb 19, 2012.

 

  1. #1
    funkapottomous

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 19, 2012
    So I bought some PVC pipe to fit to my new conical from spraysmarter.

    Two parts were not threaded, and thus will need to be glued.

    Only problem is, I put them together in the store to make sure they'd fit and can't get them apart!

    Any ideas? I don't have any wrenches big enough to fit around them.
     
  2. #2
    day_trippr

    We live in interesting times...

    Posted Feb 19, 2012
    Run some hot tap water over the female side of the joint...

    Cheers!
     
  3. #3
    funkapottomous

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 19, 2012
    yeahhhhhh. It's not budging.

    I'm wondering if the seal is this tight if putting the cement on it is even necessary.
     
  4. #4
    SteveMillerTime

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 19, 2012
    soak em in boiling water for a min, then pull apart.
     
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  5. #5
    snccoulter

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 19, 2012
    Yes you need to. The one time you really need it to stay together it will come apart and make a big mess...Cheers
     
  6. #6
    funkapottomous

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 19, 2012
    ended up boiling it for a few minutes and finally got it to pop off. Thanks!
     
  7. #7
    SteveMillerTime

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 19, 2012
    not a problem. glad to help!
     
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