Heating pvc

[Thalan]

I found this in another thread and would really like to try my hand at it but I am unsure of how to heat up large pieces. I don't have any enormous pots to boil it in. Is there a way to rig your oven up? I'd rather not have to go buy a heat gun or anything right now. Any tips?

 

[rnocera]

You could hit it with a torch. I played with a couple scraps of PVC, but never made anything out of them. The torch works, but it takes a bit to get the hang of.

I've heard a heat gun will work, as well, and those are also cheap.

 

[oswego]

Wow I'll have to try that also.
If you have gas turkey fryer it would work great for the heat source.

 

[mrunlucky07]

If you have gas turkey fryer it would work great for the heat source.

Those work.

A "flame thrower" that hooks up to a propane bottle for melting ice works well since it spreads the heat, and I have heard a propane BBQ can be used.

 

[Thalan]

Any other input?

 

[Potts050]

I've used an electric blanket that is made especially for heating PVC prior to bending. I imagine you could get it from a rental place. Made by Greenlee. Its used for bending PVC conduit. Torches and heat guns work but you can scorch or even burn the pipe and it looks like c#$p!

http://www.toolup.com/greenlee/860-3.html

Thats what you need to do a good job... Good luck!

 

[EdCal]

hold the pvc over a grill....?

 

[chesterthehero]

pick up a $20 heatgun from harbor freight and save yourself the fustration of trying to save $20..

 

[~ocean]

get a flame thrower!!!! JK... maybe over a bonfire... don't forget the sausages!!!

 

[Thalan]

pick up a $20 heatgun from harbor freight and save yourself the fustration of trying to save $20..

Normally thats exactly what I would do but right now $20 is a big deal. My employment/income is not what you would call stable.