Removing ABS Plumbing Pipe

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Feb 14th, 2021 10:32 am

Zebraman [OP]: Jr. Member; Jul 31, 2008; 184 posts; 30 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 14th, 2021 10:32 am

Removing ABS Plumbing Pipe

I'm planning on installing a laundry tub to replace one that's already there - the new tub needs to have the P-Trap lowered - the existing one is attached quite secure and with some plumber's cement glue.

Can anyone please recommend the best way to remove the existing P-Trap that's installed on the pipe that coming out from the wall?

Thanks

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Feb 14th, 2021 12:18 pm

tempperm: Sr. Member; Mar 10, 2004; 650 posts; 214 upvotes

Feb 14th, 2021 12:18 pm

Post pics for comment. Typically i use a dremel, hacksaw or reciprocating saw.

Feb 14th, 2021 3:04 pm

Red_Army: Deal Fanatic; Oct 15, 2007; 5154 posts; 2576 upvotes

Feb 14th, 2021 3:04 pm

If you need to lower the p-trap in order for the new sink to fit you would also have to lower the trap arm exiting the wall . How to accomplish that will depend on how / where the sink is vented and where the fixture drain is run

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Feb 14th, 2021 3:19 pm

cristianosham: Deal Addict; Sep 6, 2017; 3512 posts; 2175 upvotes

Feb 14th, 2021 3:19 pm

cut off saw or recip

Feb 14th, 2021 5:56 pm

CaptSmethwick: Deal Fanatic; Oct 12, 2007; 5014 posts; 2442 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 14th, 2021 5:56 pm

Recip saw, a decent blade, and roughly 15 seconds.

Feb 15th, 2021 1:03 pm

Fraser River Rat: Deal Addict; Mar 4, 2007; 1998 posts; 294 upvotes; Vancouver

Feb 15th, 2021 1:03 pm

Hi,

It's plastic, use a hand saw if you don't have a reciporcating saw. How much lower does the p trap have to be to accommodate the new sink? Would it be easier to build a pedestal for the new sink?

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