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texasranchers
Tue, 17th May 2005, 07:26 PM
I don't know how to unglue the joints. They are not turning loose by hand so I am guessing it is the thread tape or aquarium glu or both.

I need to change the position of our sump and the PVC is at the wrong angle now. Any suggestions will be appreciated. TIA, TR, Shirley

Reef69
Tue, 17th May 2005, 07:44 PM
I would saw them off and add extentions...

jaded
Tue, 17th May 2005, 08:13 PM
I don't know how to unglue the joints.

hack saws work quite well!

if its slip joints on PVC they are permanently bonded... if its threaded then there probably isnt any trick, just twist harder.

NaCl_H2O
Tue, 17th May 2005, 08:20 PM
I have known some people to glue threaded PVC joints, be careful!

jaded
Tue, 17th May 2005, 08:21 PM
ohhh I didnt think about that, yeah what steve said!!!

texasranchers
Tue, 17th May 2005, 08:35 PM
Well thank you very much. I will go from here and see what I can do. I think we have a hack saw. I don't have any more strength. Give me a break guys I'm going to be 60 this year. TR, Shirley

don-n-sa
Tue, 17th May 2005, 08:37 PM
yep...pipe dope is permanent...trust me you want it to be that way.