help removing damaged Maid-O-Mist steam vent

lbeachmike

I am trying to replace this Maid-O-Mist steam vent with a new one. The existing vent somehow got damaged and bent - it rotates easily but without the stem seeming to unthread. It was not a super-snug fit from what I recall. Do I have to try to bust off the outer piece and then use an extractor bit to remove the stem? Or is there a better way?

Jamie Hall

I'll bet the stem has come adrift from the base. I'd get the base off it — then you might be able to grip the stem sticking out with a pliers and get it to come out (but don't squash it — that will make it a pain) or you could use an extractor which fit well.

And some penetrating oil wouldn't hurt…

lbeachmike

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1801457#Comment_1801457

Thanks Jamie. If I can only find where I have my extractor bit … 🤔

STEAM DOCTOR

I have had this happen to me a million and one times. Crack off what you call the base with a pair of pliers. Just wiggle wiggle wiggle until it comes off. Then use the pliers to unscrew the nipple. Easy schmieezy

lbeachmike

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1801467#Comment_1801467

Thanks everybody for the guidance. It was indeed "Easy schmieezy" ! 😁