{"product_id":"pvc-socket-saver-plumbing-fitting-socket-saver-set","title":"PVC Pipe Reamer Set – Plumbing Fitting Saver \u0026 PVC Socket Saver for Schedule 40 PVC and ABS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ge-pdp ge-pdp--reamer\" style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#1b2130;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eSave the fitting, not the wall\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eWhen a glued PVC or ABS pipe breaks right at a fitting, the usual fix is to cut the fitting out, and often the wall, floor or slab around it. A socket saver takes the shorter route. Chuck it in a drill, set the head into the fitting's socket, and it cuts away the stub of old pipe glued inside. The socket comes out clean enough to glue in a new length of pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003eIt is the tool for a tee inside a wall or a fitting under a slab: anywhere the fitting is hard to reach, but its open socket is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-pvc-pipe-reamer-plumbing-fitting-pvc-socket-saver-set\/04_reaming_tee_on_wall.jpg\" alt=\"A cordless drill drives a socket saver reamer into the side socket of a white drain tee on a basement wall, plastic shavings falling\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:640px;height:auto;margin:22px auto 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ge-note\" style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:26px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat is in the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFour reamers with four different head sizes,\u003c\/b\u003e for common Schedule 40 PVC and ABS socket fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEach reamer:\u003c\/b\u003e a galvanized steel cutter disc with bent-up blades at the rim, fixed with a hex nut to a hex steel shaft that goes in your drill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;margin:0;\"\u003eNot included: the drill, pipe or fittings. If you need one particular size, message us with your fitting size before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCut the broken pipe flush\u003c\/b\u003e with the face of the fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePick the head that fits the socket.\u003c\/b\u003e The right one slides into the socket with its blades just meeting the old pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMark the depth.\u003c\/b\u003e Hold a new fitting of the same size against the shaft and mark how deep its socket goes, so you stop at the bottom of the socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrill straight at a steady, moderate speed.\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the drill square to the socket and let the blades do the cutting. Stop at your mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean out the shavings and dry-fit\u003c\/b\u003e the new pipe before you prime and glue it, following your cement maker's instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWear eye protection, keep hands clear of the spinning head, and remove the battery before changing heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-pvc-pipe-reamer-plumbing-fitting-pvc-socket-saver-set\/02_reaming_fitting_in_vise.jpg\" alt=\"A drill spins a socket saver reamer inside a white PVC fitting held in a bench vise, curls of plastic coming out\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:640px;height:auto;margin:22px auto 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat it is made for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThese are drill-driven reamers with galvanized steel blades, made for repairs on Schedule 40 PVC and ABS socket fittings around the house, such as drain, waste and vent lines. They are not for Schedule 80 or metal pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;margin:0;\"\u003eThe result depends on a straight, steady cut. A drill that wanders can take plastic out of the fitting wall itself, so go slowly, keep the shaft in line with the socket and dry-fit before you glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-pvc-pipe-reamer-plumbing-fitting-pvc-socket-saver-set\/05_cleaned_fitting_ready_to_reuse.jpg\" alt=\"A cleaned-out white PVC fitting beside the reamer that cleared it, a pile of plastic shavings and a new length of pipe ready to fit\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:640px;height:auto;margin:22px auto 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:28px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ge-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrill-driven PVC pipe reamer (socket saver \/ fitting saver) set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn the set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 reamers, 4 head sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCutter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat steel disc with bent-up cutting blades at the rim, held by a hex nut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShaft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHex steel shaft for a drill chuck; the supplier specifies a 1\/2 in variable-speed drill\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalvanized steel, 1.6 mm thick (supplier specification)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchedule 40 PVC and ABS socket fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchedule 80 fittings, metal pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrill, pipe, fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.gearelevation.com\/pdp-pvc-pipe-reamer-plumbing-fitting-pvc-socket-saver-set\/03_cutter_head_macro.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of one reamer head: a galvanized steel disc with bent-up cutting blades at the rim and a hex nut holding it to the hex shaft\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:640px;height:auto;margin:22px auto 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    .ge-pdp--reamer *{box-sizing:border-box;max-width:100%;}\n    .ge-pdp--reamer img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin:0 auto;}\n    .ge-pdp--reamer .ge-specs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}\n    .ge-pdp--reamer .ge-specs \u003e div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);gap:10px;padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e8ef;align-items:start;}\n    .ge-pdp--reamer .ge-specs \u003e div:last-child{border-bottom:0;}\n    .ge-pdp--reamer .ge-specs b{font-weight:700;}\n    .ge-pdp--reamer .ge-specs span{overflow-wrap:anywhere;}\n    .ge-pdp--reamer .ge-note{background:#f2f5f9;border-radius:8px;padding:22px;}\n    .ge-pdp--reamer ul{margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px;}\n    .ge-pdp--reamer li{margin:0 0 9px;font-size:17px;}\n    @media (max-width:520px){.ge-pdp--reamer .ge-specs \u003e div{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px;}}\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"chigous","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44362994679895,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/0256\/1367\/files\/01_reamer_set_of_four_studio.jpg?v=1790641004","url":"https:\/\/chigous.com\/products\/pvc-socket-saver-plumbing-fitting-socket-saver-set","provider":"Secure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}