On 1/4/2011 8:51 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
I've never tried this. But I've heard that one answer is to
take a common candle, like from Dollar Tree. Eight for a
buck "emergency candle". Use a torch to heat up the fitting.
While the fitting is hot, drip candle wax onto it. The wax
soaks into the threads, and lubricates them. Never tried it.

Never would have thought of it. Might give it a try.

Thanks,
Jeff

PB blaster is good stuff. Might work. Long wrench. Hammer on
the threads, shake the rust loose. There is a plumbing
usenet group I used to read. Ask there.