Can anyone share any tricks for gripping a 110mm PVC pipe, in order to turn it? It's a section of underground soil pipe. I'm wondering if a piece of r ope with a lever attached could somehow be used. As the ends of the pipe ar e held in couplers, it's not proving possible to turn it with bare hands.
Thank you
JDK
A chain wrench, as used for unscrewing vehicle oil filters?
that version of it is a flimsy piece of crap .....
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A strap wrench would grip better on PVC, and perhaps be kinder to the surface.
Belt?
"Chain" wrench but one with a rubber "chain"
That was my thought, except I bought two for a lot less than £12
Strap wrench.
why is it cracked and leaking on the bottom or something?...can't think of any o=ther reason you would want to do that .....y
get a strap-on boss and solvent weld and clamp it onto the pipe.
Now you have something to get grip on.
turn it? It's a section of underground soil pipe. I'm wondering if a piece of rope with a lever attached could somehow be used. As the ends of the pip e are held in couplers, it's not proving possible to turn it with bare hand s.
Thanks to all for the great suggestions. I thought I had one of those belt- wrenches, but of course, now that I need it, it is nowhere to be found!
JDK
Presumably to align a branch fitting to meet another pipe
Andrew
don't think he is going to tell us .....
Rope ... couple of half hitches should grip OK .. if it slips put a piece of sandpaper between rope & pipe.
Or a good material would be a 50mm webbing strap with a ladder lock buckle ... like rucksack straps.
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