Big Al wrote:
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On Apr 26, 1:18 am, "Big Al" wrote:
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On Apr 25, 2:27 am, "Big Al" wrote:
Have a hose bib that needs to be replaced. Problem is it's tight
and
I'm
afraid if I twist it too hard something on the other side of the
slump
block
wall will let go or break. The hose bib has a flange where the
pipe
screws
on and it's almost against the block. So what should I do?
Al
Spray the fitting with penetrating oil. Then try. This can be
repeated. Channel lock adjustable pliers are your friend.
If you are afraid to break it then be very patient and gentl. If
your
are capable of fixing it then sometimes it is easier and faster to
just cut the fitting out with the sawzall and replace.
For those that asked, it's definitely threaded. If I pull out on the
bib
and
look behind it I can see a tiny bit of the galvanized pipe and the
rusty
thread. I can get it about 1/4" away from the wall. Not enough to get
to
the
pipe with something to hold it. I may try to grind a notch in the
valve
and
split it. The flange is going to be the hard part to get to and split.
May
try to drill a row of small holes??
What's the problem that requires replacing it?
What's on the other side of the wall? Get somebody over there and an
adequate wrench to hold the pipe.
As somebody else noted I think, heat is your friend often. Of course,
open the faucet and you have to have a larger heat source than a hand
propane bottle to do much good.
The pipe is in a slump block wall. It must come up from the slab inside
the
block. Going to take the advice and try to rebuild it. Did it about two
years ago and it's leaking again. Right after I rebuilt it, it was
marginal.
Hard to stop the drip. The seat is not replaceable, so I tried to cut it
in
place. My seat tool may not be the best
Thanks,
Al
Got it off. Used my propane torch, not the normal kind. One with a large
bottle and a regulator, hose and torch. Anyway got the valve hot and was
able to get behind the flange with a thin channel lock and hold the 1/2"
pipe. Used a short pipe wrench on the sill cock and with much effort it came
loose. Replaced it and all seems well. It had me worried. I'm sure now that
inside the house the pipe is copper. Was worried I'd break it or cause a
leak. So far no evidence I did. Keeping my fingers crossed
Thanks for the help,
Al
"Nothing succeeds like success."
Jeff
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Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.98*10^14 fathoms per fortnight.