PVC pipe is extremely rigid, but this technique allows you to bend PVC pipe at angles up to 90 degrees without kinking.

PVC pipe is extremely rigid, but this technique allows you to bend PVC pipe at angles up to 90 degrees without kinking.

If you just need to make a simple bend, you can do so without using elbows or fittings. A hair dryer provides just enough heat to cause PVC pipe to bend, but it can easily cause the pipe to kink.

PVC pipe is a valuable material to the backyard hacker. It’s cheap, readily available, and comes in a range of different sizes. However, what do you do if you need to bend it?