On Saturday, December 27, 2014 4:00:24 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote:
Some old threads here mentioned using a internal pipe cutter for
plastic pipe. (toilet drain repair)

https://tinyurl.com/lvluq23

This past week I had a check valve on my pool solar break. I had a
pool guy replace both check valves while here. Replaced with a newer
model that can be repaired. Thicker body and less likely to fail.

Well, at a 90 elbow on my Jandy valve - it leaked.

He used a neat tool called a (Pasco) Rambit to cut the inside pipe out
and fixed the leak. Saved the Jandy valve and put a new elbow on with
little effort.

Rambits come in sizes from 1/2" - 4".

- Saves plastic fittings and welded ball valves
- Drill out PVC pipes used for swimming pools or irrigation
- Works with a standard 3/8" corded or cordless drill (1/2" - 2" bits)
- Works on ABS DWV, PVC DWV, PVC Pressure, CPVC, Rigid PVC Electrical
Conduit

Works on Class 200, SCH 40 & SCH 80 pipe.

I'm not saying to buy one, but if you need one I can say they work
well. (FYI)

http://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/pasco-5-ram-bit-plastic-fitting-saver-abs-or-pvc-3237/71978p1

Damndest things you learn each day

I saw Richard T, the plumber on This Old House, use one of those on
a sink, where he had to reuse the existing T in the wall. I thought
it was a neat widget then. Like you say, not something I'd buy today,
but good to know exists if and when you really need it.

On Sun, 28 Dec 2014 04:31:42 -0800 (PST), trader_4
wrote:

Rambits come in sizes from 1/2" - 4".

- Saves plastic fittings and welded ball valves
- Drill out PVC pipes used for swimming pools or irrigation
- Works with a standard 3/8" corded or cordless drill (1/2" - 2" bits)
- Works on ABS DWV, PVC DWV, PVC Pressure, CPVC, Rigid PVC Electrical
Conduit

Works on Class 200, SCH 40 & SCH 80 pipe.

I'm not saying to buy one, but if you need one I can say they work
well. (FYI)

http://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/pasco-5-ram-bit-plastic-fitting-saver-abs-or-pvc-3237/71978p1

Damndest things you learn each day

I saw Richard T, the plumber on This Old House, use one of those on
a sink, where he had to reuse the existing T in the wall. I thought
it was a neat widget then. Like you say, not something I'd buy today,
but good to know exists if and when you really need it.

When I saw the tool used I thought about Danny D., and his pool
'octopus' pipe system. Back then I suggested he use oversized outside
couplings. I did find a video the demonstrated the use of the Rambit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGOOuFUaLeU

Then I found another bit that removes the coupling from the pipe.
Another seemingly neat widget. "Pipe Parana". Works on toilet pipe
flanges too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZBFrMfNwlc