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Originally Posted by jwl868
What's the largest diameter PVC pipe you've been able to bend? Was it thin wall (like for drainage) or Schedule 40 (like for water supply plumbing)?
(I may need to try this sometime.)
Actually, I guess that's a general question to anyone else, too.
Thanks
Joe
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I have done up to 2", thick wall diameter, can't remember what size though. The trick is to use muliple heat guns and get it heated evenly. You want is hot enough to be plyable but not too hot that is starts caving in and kinking. Take it slow and work with it. I know some people pack the PVC with sand to keep it from kinking, never done it myself but they say it works. I have done the packing thing when working with steel and it helps, so could be worth a try.