steveoutlaw April 27, 2013 Share April 27, 2013 I've heard of folks putting their spa-flex PVC in the dryer to shape it like they want. Can I do that with vinyl tubing? I have a 1-1/4 piece that has a slight bend and I want to get it straight so it doesn't put pressure on the pump or the fitting. Thoughts? Talk amongst yourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trott April 28, 2013 Share April 28, 2013 Yes you can with a heat gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef April 28, 2013 Share April 28, 2013 boiling water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite April 28, 2013 Share April 28, 2013 (edited) Wouldn't a heat gun melt it? Edited April 28, 2013 by treesprite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy April 28, 2013 Share April 28, 2013 Boiling water works the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt LeBaron April 28, 2013 Share April 28, 2013 Heat gun could melt it, you need to be very careful using one with a softer plastic like vynl tubing. Like mentioned boiling water is best as that will not melt the entire thing. If boiling water is not an option for some reason (like it is already installed and you can't get it off) a heat gun can work but work slowly and carefully. A little can go a long way and the point of "Hey this seems to be working!" and "Holy crap I just melted this tubing closed!" is a couple of seconds. Also if you are using a heat gun pay attention to what is behind/next to/nearby as it is very easy to melt other things unintentionally. (Speaking from experience here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw April 28, 2013 Author Share April 28, 2013 It's 1-1/4" ID tubing so it's pretty big. I'm wondering if running the hottest water out of the faucet into the tub and letting it sit in there for a while would work? I only want to take the bend out of tubing from the roll it was in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef April 28, 2013 Share April 28, 2013 i think that would work...it will soften enough as it starts to soak that you can keep working it...get one of your princesses to help you hold and straighten it as it softens and it will go faster..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef April 28, 2013 Share April 28, 2013 i would keep working it after it sits for a few minutes though....since the bath water is going to continue to cool down unless you keep a steady stream of hot going in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypertech April 28, 2013 Share April 28, 2013 If this project doesn't work try ordering some silicon tubing. It's expensive but you don't need much. Very flexible. Good for reducing tension on fittings and for isolating vibration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw April 28, 2013 Author Share April 28, 2013 Bath water worked like a charm! Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef April 28, 2013 Share April 28, 2013 Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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