Remove the Fitting.
Save the Pipe.
The Pinell Tools 3 inch PVC Hub Remover is a patented, drill‑powered plumbing repair tool that removes glued 3 inch PVC fittings while saving the original pipe. Instead of cutting out long sections of pipe and opening up walls, ceilings, or slabs, this pipe‑saving hub remover shaves the fitting out from the inside so you can reuse existing 3 inch PVC and complete in‑line repairs much faster.
Built for 3 inch drain, waste, vent, and stack lines, the cutter reaches fittings that sit tight to concrete or right against drywall—spots where a saw, ram bit, or conventional socket saver just can’t do a clean, controlled job. Mount it in a standard drill and you can remove a 3 inch PVC hub without cutting the pipe, avoiding the cost and disruption of breaking sheetrock, jackhammering slab, or rebuilding entire risers and branches.
Key features and benefits:
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Size‑specific 3 inch PVC hub remover for glued fittings
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Removes the fitting itself and saves the pipe for a fresh solvent weld
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Drill‑powered design for fast, controlled hub removal on medium‑to‑large lines
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Works where traditional PVC fitting reamers and socket savers can’t reach
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Ideal for repairs in slabs, walls, vertical stacks, and commercial DWV systems
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Reduces demolition, patching, and material waste on every 3 inch PVC repair
This is the tool plumbers reach for when a 3 inch PVC elbow, tee, or coupling is buried in concrete, tight to framing, or simply too costly to cut out—because replacing a fitting shouldn’t mean rebuilding the whole run.
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Size-Specific PrecisionEngineered specifically for this PVC hub size — not a one-size-fits-all tool.
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Removes the Fitting, Saves the PipeShaves the glued fitting out from the inside, leaving a clean hub ready for a new solvent weld.
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Drill-PoweredMounts in any standard power drill — corded or cordless. No special equipment needed.
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Works in Tight SpacesReaches fittings flush to walls, ceilings, cabinets, and slabs where saws and multi-tools can't safely operate.
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Reduces Demo & Material WasteNo extra couplings, no patching, no unnecessary demolition — just a targeted repair that protects your time and margin.
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Anodized Aluminum ConstructionBuilt for the trade — corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and tough enough for daily use on job sites.
| Pipe Size | 3″ PVC |
| Drive / Shank | 7/16″ Hex |
| Compatible Pipe | Schedule 40 PVC & ABS |
| Not Compatible With | Schedule 80 PVC |
| Drive Type | Standard power drill (corded or cordless) |
| Material | Anodized Aluminum |
| Origin | Made in USA |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Watch How It Works
See exactly how the Hub Remover cuts out a glued PVC fitting from the inside — leaving the pipe intact and ready for a new solvent weld. No cutting, no grinding, no wasted pipe.
Shop All Sizes →3" Hub Remover — FAQ
Everything you need to know about removing PVC hub fittings without cutting the pipe.
How do I remove a 3″ glued PVC fitting without cutting the pipe? +
The 3″ PVC Hub Remover mounts in a standard drill and cuts from inside the glued fitting, shaving out the hub while preserving the existing pipe. That lets you remove the 3″ fitting without cutting the pipe, so you can glue in a new fitting and keep the original main line in place.
Where is the 3″ Hub Remover most useful? +
It's most valuable on 3″ main drain lines, soil stacks, and large branch drains — especially where fittings are embedded in concrete slabs, behind finish walls, or at tight floor penetrations. Cutting back a 3″ main usually means major demolition; this tool eliminates that entirely.
What's the difference between this and a traditional PVC socket saver or reamer? +
Traditional socket savers remove pipe from inside a fitting to reuse the fitting — they require extra pipe to cut back. This tool removes the fitting itself and saves the 3″ pipe. On large-diameter mains where cutting back means breaking concrete or opening walls, that's the difference between a targeted repair and a full demo.
Will the 3″ Hub Remover damage the pipe or weaken the joint? +
The cutter is engineered to engage only the glued fitting wall, not the pipe itself, leaving a clean, round surface ready for a new solvent-welded connection. Used correctly in a standard drill, it preserves pipe integrity and creates a hub that's ready for a proper 3″ PVC repair.
Who is the 3″ PVC Hub Remover designed for? +
It's built for professional plumbers and contractors working on 3″ soil stacks, main drains, and commercial DWV systems. At this pipe size, avoiding unnecessary cutting and demolition saves significant time and money on every repair — and this tool makes that possible on almost any 3″ hub fitting.
Still have questions? Our team is based in Houma, Louisiana and knows these tools inside and out.
Contact Us →Three Steps. No Torch. No Damage.
Attach to your drill and done in minutes.
Insert the Hub Remover into any standard power drill — no special equipment needed.
Place the tool inside the hub fitting and engage your drill. The patented blade geometry does the work.
The fitting separates cleanly — the pipe stays undamaged and ready to accept a new fitting.
Save More with a Set
Bundle the sizes you need most and save on every job.
Includes: 1½″, 2″ & 3″ Hub Removers
Includes: 1½″, 2″, 3″ & 4″ Hub Removers + waterproof/shockproof case
Includes: All 8 sizes (½″–4″) + waterproof/shockproof case
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