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    Feb 11, 2009, 12:58 PM
    Removing 1 1/4" Copper Drain Pipe From Main 4" Drain
    I discovered a big hole behind the drywall in my copper drain line about 3/4' from the main 4" Drain... I need to disconnect the fitting... which direction is the thread... it is in there really tight and is difficult to loosen.
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    Feb 11, 2009, 01:51 PM
    Spray some WD-40 on the threads and try again. The threads are; clockwise = tighten and counterclockwise= loosen. Good luck, Tom

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