Step 4 · Prepare the PVC Pipe End
Measure and cut your PVC pipe to the desired length using a PVC pipe cutter for a clean cut, or a hacksaw. After cutting, it's very important to prepare the end of the pipe. Using a deburring tool or a simple utility knife, carefully shave the sharp outer edge of the pipe to create a slight bevel or chamfer. This bevel will allow the pipe to slide into the rubber gasket without catching, tearing, or folding it over.