How to Take Apart Glued PVC Pipe
- 1). Rent or purchase an industrial heat gun, which looks much like an oversized, hand-held hair blow dryer.
- 2). Plug the heater in and turn it on.
- 3). Aim the heater at the cemented PVC joint.
- 4). Hold the heater pointed at the joint for a minute or two, then turn the heater off and test the joint. If the joint is wobbling and is softening, try to separate the pipes. If not, reapply the heat.
- 5). Heat the joint until the PVC cement softens and the pipes come apart.
