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Cut Length – Known Take-Out Value
The Pipe Trades Pro can solve cut lengths
for materials and fittings not currently built
into the calculator by entering a known Take-
Out value.
Find the cut length (end-to-end) for a pipe
offset with a 10" Offset and bend angle of
45°. This example assumes 4" Type 40 PVC,
with a known Take-Out value of 2 and 3/16
inches.
Note: Override the Welder's Gap for this
example.
KEYSTROKE
1. Select PVC:
(press until PLAStIC is displayed) PLAStIC
2. Enter Pipe Size:
4
3. Enter Offset:
1
4. Enter bend angle:
4 5
5. Enter known Take-Out:
2 1 6
(T.O./Arc)
DISPLAY
0.
40 SIZE 4 INCH
OFST 10 INCH
/ _ Ø 45.00°
TO 2-3/16 INCH
KEYSTROKE
6. Enter 0 for Welder's Gap:
(Welder's Gap)
7. Find the pipe cut length:
Continue pressing the key to view all
related values.
The cut length for the Type 40 PVC pipe is
9 and 3/4 inches when using 4", 45° fittings
with a user-defined Take-Out value of 2 and
3/16 inches.
Note: To return the Welder's Gap to the
default 1/8", press
calculator back to default values.
Calculating Drop
If a pipe Run requires 1/8" drop per foot for
drainage, how much total drop is required for
a 25' Run?
KEYSTROKE
1. Enter the Slope (Drop):
1
P
R
ocket
efeRence
DISPLAY
GAP 0 INCH
TRAV 14-1/8 INCH
CUT 9-3/4 INCH
TO 2-3/16 INCH
to reset your
DISPLAY
SLP 0-1/8 INCH
(cont'd)
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