Removing a glued pvc fitting

[Salahunreal]

Hi, bought two aquaforest af 90 media reactors. They have a 16 mm hose connector glued. The plan is to hard plumb the reactor to the manifold. So i will have to remove the glued hose connector. Any suggestions?

 

[cgdcinc]

I would drill them out with the proper bit to match the OD of the pipe that is glued in.

 

[Fin]

Personally, I would leave the hose barbs and install quick disconnects, so the reactors would be a snap to remove and replace. I did this on mine and the reactors are only seconds from being disconnected from the system for maintenance.

 

[Salahunreal]

I would drill them out with the proper bit to match the OD of the pipe that is glued in.

Though about doing the same. Though saw a YouTube for another idea where a guy wormed up the drill bit and insert it inside the hose connector. let it sit for about 90 seconds then the joint was soft like a hose, the he removed it

My concern is the joint in the middle. You see the ring around it, a bit afraid to damage it if my hands were not steady enough

 

[Salahunreal]

Personally, I would leave the hose barbs and install quick disconnects, so the reactors would be a snap to remove and replace. I did this on mine and the reactors are only seconds from being disconnected from the system for maintenance.

Mmmm this is a cool idea. My issue is that I was planning to have the reactor hanging from the manifold. Just hard plumbing the top of the reactor cover straight up to the manifold.
I like the of the quick disconnect. Will see if i can combine both ideas

 

[Awesome Dennis]

I'd try drilling from the inside out with a uni-bit or step bit and pulling on the fitting on the outside. If it's recessed enough you might be able to get a hole saw the size of the holes started inside the white and drill out the black.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Though about doing the same. Though saw a YouTube for another idea where a guy wormed up the drill bit and insert it inside the hose connector. let it sit for about 90 seconds then the joint was soft like a hose, the he removed it

My concern is the joint in the middle. You see the ring around it, a bit afraid to damage it if my hands were not steady enough

At one point, have you thought of a dremel tool.

 

[Javamahn]

I have unglued Multiple times pvc fittings. I find an old socket that will fit the inside diameter of the pipe with a little bit of gap. Heat the socket up not cherry red but good and warm. Put it in the fitting and using a flathead screwdriver I keep pressing the pipe away from the fitting until it is "rubbery" all the way around. Remove the socket and the use the screwdriver to work the pipe away from the fitting walls into the center. it will pull away from the fitting wall cleanly and then grab it with pliers and pull it out before it hardens. I have had bad glue joints with small leaks on spears gate vales and done this with absolutely no issue. I make sure to clean and prime the fitting well before I reglue.

 

[Salahunreal]

At one point, have you thought of a dremel tool.

Let me search my tools I keep buying stuff when they are on sale even if I don't them on that time knowing I'll need it one day.
Is it similar to this tool in the link
https://www.bauhaus.se/multiverktyg-dremel-4000.html

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Let me search my tools I keep buying stuff when they are on sale even if I don't them on that time knowing I'll need it one day.
Is it similar to this tool in the link
https://www.bauhaus.se/multiverktyg-dremel-4000.html

I like the socket way, I would do that,if me

 

[Salahunreal]

I have unglued Multiple times pvc fittings. I find an old socket that will fit the inside diameter of the pipe with a little bit of gap. Heat the socket up not cherry red but good and warm. Put it in the fitting and using a flathead screwdriver I keep pressing the pipe away from the fitting until it is "rubbery" all the way around. Remove the socket and the use the screwdriver to work the pipe away from the fitting walls into the center. it will pull away from the fitting wall cleanly and then grab it with pliers and pull it out before it hardens. I have had bad glue joints with small leaks on spears gate vales and done this with absolutely no issue. I make sure to clean and prime the fitting well before I reglue.

I'm considering this method also. Saw the video and now feeling its doable and might be easiest way.
Thanks

 

[WilRams]

Socket Saver

 

[Javamahn]

If I had 5 minutes I would post a video right here showing the process. it really is simple and totally works. Don't use your best SnapOn sockets to do this as the pvc will melt a bit on it. I just used some old crappy deep sockets. Make sure to leave a bit of the pipe so you have an easy edge to press in on and test. Once you see the pvc is soft all the way around pull the socket out and start working the pvc pine in. 5 mintes and your fitting is reusable.

 

[Salahunreal]

If I had 5 minutes I would post a video right here showing the process. it really is simple and totally works. Don't use your best SnapOn sockets to do this as the pvc will melt a bit on it. I just used some old crappy deep sockets. Make sure to leave a bit of the pipe so you have an easy edge to press in on and test. Once you see the pvc is soft all the way around pull the socket out and start working the pvc pine in. 5 mintes and your fitting is reusable.

I got the idea. Don't bother to make a video . I totally know how finding a 5 mins would be impossible sometimes. I bought my tank 14 months ago and all what ni managed to do so far is aquascap .
I don't have any sockets though. I'll see if i can use one of my hole bits and warm it up or buy a socket.

 

[Engloid]

Socket Saver

I wish I had known what this tool was called about a month ago. I needed to put an offset toilet flange in a concrete floor. I saw a video of a guy using one, but he never said what the tool was.

 

[marioensf]

Pasco Ram Bit is another brand. HD has them available online but made by a different company.

 

[CasperOe]

Did you ever manage?

 

[Duzzy]

Personally, I would leave the hose barbs and install quick disconnects, so the reactors would be a snap to remove and replace. I did this on mine and the reactors are only seconds from being disconnected from the system for maintenance.

Hi does this fitting you are describing go over a barb hose fitting? If so what am I looking for.

if not do you know of a reactor brand that has either removable hose barbs or better yet no garbs at all.

I wish they would make reactors with barbed fittings that would unscrew

regards Duzzy

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Disregard

 

[Duzzy]

Heat gun

Will that seriously work? Without melting the acrylic?