Stuck Main Vent

bob_60

If you use a heat source like a propane torch and heat the area wheree it enters the pipe it can help.

Marc_3

Stuck Main Vent

I have a Hoffman 75 main vent at the end of my main that was replaced 2 years ago (apparently by a knucklehead). The vent wasn't placed on a tee, so it's pretty beat up. It doesn't really close, and continuously hisses while the heat is on. I was planning on replacing it (most likely with a Gorton 2) on a tee. The problem is, I can't remove it from the pipe. I know it sounds like a silly question, but does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the vent off of the pipe (besides calling a plumber/heating guy)?

Thanks.
Marc

Hitzkup

Hitzkup

pipe wrench

> I have a Hoffman 75 main vent at the end of my

> main that was replaced 2 years ago (apparently by

> a knucklehead). The vent wasn't placed on a tee,

> so it's pretty beat up. It doesn't really close,

> and continuously hisses while the heat is on. I

> was planning on replacing it (most likely with a

> Gorton 2) on a tee. The problem is, I can't

> remove it from the pipe. I know it sounds like a

> silly question, but does anyone have any

> suggestions on how to get the vent off of the

> pipe (besides calling a plumber/heating

> guy)?

>

> Thanks. Marc



get a 24" pipe wrench or any shorter size with a pipe extension.

mark sch