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Triple master contractor Ed Del Grande
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By Ed Del Grande
Q: Hi, Ed, I am a plumber in Illinois. I read your article in my Sunday paper about a kitchen sink and PVC drain pipes that were glued in to each other fitting to fitting. The problem was the drain had to be cut, but the glued wall fitting needed to be reused.
There is a special bit that you can use to make a female hub again on a fitting that has been glued. All you do is cut the pipe flush with the end of the fitting hub, put the bit on a drill, and drill out the inside piece of pipe from the hub. This makes a new female hub. Thanks for letting me share my experience with you! Joe (Illinois)
A: Joe, this is a very informative letter! I remember the actual question was if there was a solvent that dissolved PVC fittings that were glued into place. While I know of no solvent, I recommended the used of a rubber Fernco coupling that can be attached to most PVC fittings. However, as a fellow plumber, I would use the tool you suggested, since it would give the job a more professional look.
This column is a wonderful resource for sharing tips and tricks between contractors and homeowners, and I appreciate your great attitude and suggestion! You should see some of the know-it-all blowhards who write in. I can tell right away from their negative attitudes that they are not true professionals. But Joe, you're a real pro!
Ed Del Grande was born and raised in a family-owned plumbing business. With more than 25 years of experience in every aspect of construction, he holds current Master licenses in pipefitting, fire protection and plumbing. If you have a question for Ed, send him an e-mail at eddelgrande@hgtvpro.com.
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