Abstract: A method of replacing pipe couplings is provided. The couplings, such as elbow joints, “T” couplings, “Y” couplings, etc., have a traditional conduit construction including tubular end sections which telescopically connect to pipe ends. The couplings are removed by cutting the pipes adjacent to the couplings tubular sections so that the pipes have a reduced length. A replacement coupling is connected to the pipe ends. The replacement coupling has tubular sections which are extended to have an increased length “L”. The increased length allows the replacement coupling to mate to the respective pipes even though the pipes have a shortened length than prior to removal of the replaced coupling.