Suggestions on how to replace valve

[starrock77]

I have a pentair 3 way valve body that has been cracking over the years and I have been repairing it with a JB weld product. This year I would like to replace the valve but I'm not sure how to do it. It is very close to a T fitting and an elbow. If I cut the valve out, my pipe will be too short on all 3 sides. There isn't much room for a coupler either. Should I try the method of trying to remove the valve without cutting the pipe. IE heat, scoring and chiseling away? Any thoughts.

 

[sande005]

I've never used, but am considering due to a similar issue:

2” pvc pipe fitting reamer

Looks like 2" is not available in the links in the thread - but search Amazon for "2" pipe reamer" and there are a bunch of alternatives.

 

[PoolStored]

Can you post a wider picture? And some profile pictures (i.e. horizontal) so we can see it dimensionally. Need more context.

 

[1poolman1]

I have a pentair 3 way valve body that has been cracking over the years and I have been repairing it with a JB weld product. This year I would like to replace the valve but I'm not sure how to do it. It is very close to a T fitting and an elbow. If I cut the valve out, my pipe will be too short on all 3 sides. There isn't much room for a coupler either. Should I try the method of trying to remove the valve without cutting the pipe. IE heat, scoring and chiseling away? Any thoughts.View attachment 643471

Trying to replace a valve into three existing lines is going to require that the plumbing be cut. There is no way around that, unfortunately.

 

[Jetjohn6]

You have enough space to use couplers on the 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. You could try using a reamer as suggested by others. I've successfully used the Reed Tool version on a valve. I used heavy-bodied glue for that joint as the slip fit was a bit loose compared to new fittings. I've had no leaks.

 

[starrock77]

Thanks for the suggestions