It often happens that the PVC sewer pipe is laid close to the wall or even laid in a recess. It is not possible to get close to it to cut it with a special tool. So what to do then? But there can be many such examples, not only with a sewer pipe, but also with polypropylene pipes of large or small diameter, which are also located in hard-to-reach places.
There is a way out of such situations and it is quite simple.
Will need
- Nylon or nylon thread (there is no shortage of them - any sewing store has them).
Other types of thread such as cotton will not work. Actually, nothing else is needed. Only rags to eliminate a leak, if any, and cotton gloves.
We cut a pipe in a hard-to-reach place
Everything is banally simple. We unwind about a meter of thread from the spool, it is not necessary to cut it off - you can just hold it in your hand. We put the thread behind the pipe.
If you have gloves, it is better to wear them. Pull the thread with both hands at the place where you want to make the cut. And we begin to move the thread by pulling one hand towards us, then the other.
The pipe must be securely fastened to prevent it from being torn out. If not, have someone hold it while you saw.
In a minute or two the pipe will be cut.
It's quite simple, but requires skill. It is not uncommon for a thread to break during cutting - no problem, take another one and continue.
Watch the video
For a real example of using this method “on site”, see the video.
