How to remove broken threaded PVC pipe. (Plumbing Hack)



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In this video I demonstrate how to remove a broken threaded PVC pipe. This can be useful when working with threaded PVC sprinkler riser and such.

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22 thoughts on “How to remove broken threaded PVC pipe. (Plumbing Hack)”

  1. I used a copper pipe and put it into the hole. I then heated the copper near where it went into the hole. Then I used a chisel that was just bigger than the interior diameter of the threaded pvc piece. I grabbed it with a crescent wrench and was able to twist the broken piece right out.
    Thx for the tutorial. I would never have gotten it out without ruining the whole house filter cap which would have been expensive to replace and would have had to have been ordered.

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  2. I'm about to tackle the job now, I don't have a tool or rod iron in my arsenal. So, I'll head out back now and let you know how it went with what I have available. Well, I got it out by using a round wire brush I had in my plumbing supply. It was 1/2"x 2" long with a handle. I forced it down in there turned and it came out. Of course, if it were really stuck this would not work, and your tips would be my next stop.

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  3. We had a piece of pvc break off in our water well, and we bought one of these from ace hardware, and after prying for a bit the hand of the tool broke. Thankfully we were able to still pry it with a monkey wrench though, and got the pvc out of the thread.

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  4. If you don't have a special tool you can drive a chisel that is slightly narrower than the stuck plastic pipe down into the opening. Once it is down a half inch or so get a pair of channel lock pliers and you can back it out of the line or sprinkler head. Works every time for me.

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