Stuck Pipe

[Drwsky]

I was trying to disassemble the return on this used acrylic tank I purchased to clean it but it looks like the previous owner glued the PVC together. Any ideas how to remove it?

 

[Beau_B]

If it's glued PVC, you're into cutting your way out of the situation. There is a trick that utilizes heat to save one side of the joined pieces, but it's not the easiest thing. Probably not worth trying to save a used bulkhead... just plan to replace.

 

[Drwsky]

If it's glued PVC, you're into cutting your way out of the situation. There is a trick that utilizes heat to save one side of the joined pieces, but it's not the easiest thing. Probably not worth trying to save a used bulkhead... just plan to replace.

That was the plan, I have new bulkheads and everything I need, except for an easy way to remove the pipe

 

[Scorpius]

That was the plan, I have new bulkheads and everything I need, except for an easy way to remove the pipe

Hacksaw blade.

 

[ca1ore]

Hacksaw or pvc cable saw.

 

[Beau_B]

Obviously a reciprocating saw is the ideal tool, but not everyone has one.

String will saw through it. Heck, dental floss if you’re stuck at home.