Bending PVC Overflow Pipe

[Damian30]

Hi,

I'm using some PVC overflow pipe as a condensate drain for an indoor air con unit.

Is there any issue with heating this up and bending (with a spring or sand) to minimise the number of angled bends. It runs behind a plasterboard wall, so want to be able to push a wire down it in case of any future blockage.

Many thanks,

Damian

 

[transam]

you can bend alot of it with a 22mm copper pipe bender , providing its newish pipe

 

[Richardthe3rd]

I've used a bending machine in the past, but always have problems retaining the bend when the pipe cools down & using a blow lamp, getting an even heat on the pipe prior to bending. Overheating certain bits & leaving black scorch marks.

I'd be interested to read what methods others adopt.

PS: Fafing around with corks & sand is just not practical onsite, where time is money!!

 

[picasso]

Try using an electric hot air gun.

 

[gigz]

If you have a pipe bender use it, if you want say a 45 degree bend, pull it to 90 degrees and keep it there for a minute, when you release it it will pull back to where you want it, approximately i mean. I do it all the time.

 

[Richardthe3rd]

Try using an electric hot air gun.

Piece work on sites mate. You carry the minimum of tools, the only power is 110v genny. Tools limited to; bending machine & blow lamp. No time to fanny around with a hot air gun.

 

[picasso]

What makes you think the op is on a building site ?

 

[Richardthe3rd]

What makes you think the op is on a building site ?

I don't think that Picasso dear boy, I was referring to my own post.