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Can't break old steam fitting connection, ideas?
TXBDan
Member Posts: 28
Hi all,
I'm plumbing a radiator and need to remove an old (100yrs) 1.25" pipe from a fitting. I must keep the fitting intact.
So far i've tried PB Blaster and a propane torch and still can't get it off hanging my 220lbs off a 24" pipe wrench. I'm not sure i can apply too much more weight to it without counter-torquing it because i'm applying some stress to the rest of the pipe system.
I was able to shatter a fitting previously, is there a way to shatter the pipe itself so i can free it from a fitting? Can it be cutout without damaging the fitting threads? Any other ideas?
Thanks a lot,
Dan
I'm plumbing a radiator and need to remove an old (100yrs) 1.25" pipe from a fitting. I must keep the fitting intact.
So far i've tried PB Blaster and a propane torch and still can't get it off hanging my 220lbs off a 24" pipe wrench. I'm not sure i can apply too much more weight to it without counter-torquing it because i'm applying some stress to the rest of the pipe system.
I was able to shatter a fitting previously, is there a way to shatter the pipe itself so i can free it from a fitting? Can it be cutout without damaging the fitting threads? Any other ideas?
Thanks a lot,
Dan
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If you have good access to it, you can cut the pipe off just above the fitting (1/4" or so) and then take a hacksaw blade and make two vertical cuts in the pipe, inside the fitting about a 1/4" apart, . Cut through just till you get to the fitting threads. Do not cut the fitting threads. AAke a punch and tap on that 1/4" piece and it will pop out. After that, the rest of the pipe will turn out.1
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Ok, that might be my next plan. I do have good access to it.
i hammered the pipe until its flatish on one side. At least it knows i'm mad at it.
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Got it off using the method above. some sawzall, some chisel, some hammer. done.
Thanks all0
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