Is this enough pvc to cement?

[Pvtgloss]

I need to rotate my gate valve because my new skimmer rest against it, with makes it not level. It's close but still tilted forward a little.
If I cut the pipe off of the elbow will I have enough pipe left to cement another elbow?

 

[Kershaw]

I assume this is the return gate valve? Not under pressure? If so it should be fine. Try to save as much as you can.

 

[Pvtgloss]

I assume this is the return gate valve? Not under pressure? If so it should be fine. Try to save as much as you can.

Drain gate valve

 

[Kershaw]

Do you have a union as to where you can remove the valve while you do this? If so you could cut it vertically and peal it off

 

[Kershaw]

Drain gate valve

Sorry I do hvac and often think of the drain as a return. As it returns the water back to the sump.

 

[Pvtgloss]

Do you have a union as to where you can remove the valve while you do this? If so you could cut it vertically and peal it off

Yeah, there's a union above the valve.
Looks like I can salvage 5/8" of pipe. Not sure how deep a schedule 80 elbow socket is.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Do you have a union as to where you can remove the valve while you do this? If so you could cut it vertically and peal it off

This...

If you can get away with adding 2 unions, you can make it so you can pivot the gate valve in any position.

Plus, with how outrageously expensive gate valves are getting, its best to plan ahead and try to salvage it for future use on another tank.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Yeah, there's a union above the valve.
Looks like I can salvage 5/8" of pipe. Not sure how deep a schedule 80 elbow socket is.

Traditionally 1"

 

[Joekovar]

Before cutting, I'd try an eye dropper to put a little acetone all the way around the joint, and see if I can work it loose.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I need to rotate my gate valve because my new skimmer rest against it, with makes it not level. It's close but still tilted forward a little.
If I cut the pipe off of the elbow will I have enough pipe left to cement another elbow?

Ive worked with this little piece and no issues. I did use the blue PVC cement which is thicker

 

[Pvtgloss]

This...

If you can get away with adding 2 unions, you can make it so you can pivot the gate valve in any position.

Plus, with how outrageously expensive gate valves are getting, its best to plan ahead and try to salvage it for future use on another tank.

I wanted to use 2 unions but unfortunately the height was not enough to squeeze another one in.

Ive worked with this little piece and no issues. I did use the blue PVC cement which is thicker

I think I'm gonna go this route. If the elbow is 1" I'm only 3/8" shy. That sounds worst after typing it out, lol.