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Bought a new washing. So, when I tried to remove the old hot water hose, it was corroded on. I can't break the connector loose. I have tried wd40 and liquid wrench to no avail. Any suggestions?
The hw pipe is pvc. I am reluctant to put too much torque on it. Besides, I don't have much torque left in me.
Got a Dremel tool with a cut-off wheel? I would be very careful and try to cut a couple of threads thru and try it again.
The hose connections are in a small recessed panel. I can't get my dremel near the connector. There is no room to bend the pvc or raise the pvc to get to the connector.
PB Blaster
It may help to use some heat like a hair dryer to heat up the fittings real good to help loosen it.:twocents
You can also try a heat gun, gets a lot hotter than a hair dryer. If you have a Harbour Freight nearby you can get one for less than $10 with their coupon.Quote:
Originally Posted by scrat
I used one to get a stuck hose off my bilge pump. It will get hot enough to melt some plastics and rubber so use caution.
Cut the hose and use a double barb fitting with hose clamps to make a splice in the hose. That way, you won't screw up the connection on the PVC pipe if something goes bad.
Slice and splice like Randy said.
Can you post a picture of the connections, be wary of heat around pvc especially if it is under pressure.
Resident service plumber extraordinaire
Did the hose come off the old washer, is it in good shape, does it leak? Replace the hose end washer and use the old hose.
Of course u could always take down the darn wall if its u way.......:dono:Rofl:RoflrotflYes slice & splice as mentioned above just make a neat cut and they do make coupling that should fit that hose and use the better hose clamps.
If the hose is corroded now I wouldn't splice it. Guaranteed future issue.
Bite the bullet now and replace it, do whatever it takes.
You'll be money ahead if you just call a professional, seriously.
Tom is there any amount of pipe sticking out to where you could cut it close to the fitting with a hack saw blade, and then put a collar and then more pipe or fittings as needed. Just end up with a metal valve where in the future you can grip it with a wrench while twisting off the hose with pliers.
"gene"
I will try to post a picture. We are having our house painted so things are a mess here.
Do the smart thing and take the washing machine back.