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Cold Shot pipe freeze kit question

EJW_3
EJW_3 Member Posts: 69
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Stress cracks in the collar maybe? Was the screw still screwed in place when it broke? I never freeze without safety glasses. Let us know what you find out.

EJW

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  • Jim Bennett
    Jim Bennett Member Posts: 607
    Anyone ever have any issues ....

    using a Cold Shot pipe freeze kit?

    We have a relatively new set, probably one year old. Used it about a dozen times so far, always successful.

    Yesterday I was using it on a piece of 1" copper, had just got it frozen and cut out a section and there was a load bang! and one of the collars flew off and hit me in the chest. (still got the bruise to prove it)

    I think this was the first time this size collar was used. I went over the instructions first, as I only use this a couple of times a year, and was using everything correctly.

    I plan to contact General Spring (manufacturer) and replace the collar, which was broken in two places, but now I'm a little nervous about it.

    Just glad it didn't hit me in the face!

    Jim

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