Jacksonstate13 Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 I bought a T styler heater today that mounts on top of my "jacuzzi" tub pump, and the two pipes that go on the left and right side were a bit tight. I forced one a bit too hard and it snapped off of the pipe leading to the first jet on the right side. It broke off perfectly where the pipe slide into the back side of the jet. How can I repair this without replacing that jet? Thanks in advance for any assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusser Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Looks like the pipe broke off in a PVC glue-type union. There are videos on how to remove such fittings on YouTube using a heat gun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmythegreek Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 Looks like it broke at a coupling. Cut it back to pipe amd prime/glue on a proper size coupling with a piece of pvc then to another coupling to the pipe we cant see in pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDspaguy Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 I wouldn't try the heat gun or flaming primer trick on a jetback. Too much can go wrong, and if you warp that jetback you are replacing it. You may be able to get a coupling on the outside with a little help from a dremel sanding drum, or you can use a pipe extender without much noticeable difference in the jet function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksonstate13 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Thank you for the advice everyone. I didn't see RDspaguys warning before attempting, but I was successful at very slowly and carefully heating up the piece and carefully removing it without damaging the jet back. Successfully replaced the broken pipe, and today successfully ran the tub and new heater with no issues. (This tub was taken apart at the pump when I moved into this house so I've been trying to get it running without putting too much extra $$ into it as we will be removing it in a few years for a master remodel anyway) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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