On Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:13:31 -0700 (PDT), Josh
wrote:



Any of you professional or experienced amateur plumbers got any tips
on how to deal with it?

I'm an amateur and not even an amateur plumber, just a dilettante of
all trades. I usually forget to consider a propane torch, but I too
think it might be a big help. I think it might not just soften the
stuff, but actually break it down. Maybe put a sheet of metal
against anything that could be damaged by the heat, although if you're
careful that shouldn't be necessary.