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mikethomas1954
Mar 7, 2015, 01:08 AM
I cant remove a plug in gas line

parttime
Mar 7, 2015, 03:52 AM
Hi mike, just use bigger pipe wrenches (2), what size are you using now?

massplumber2008
Mar 7, 2015, 06:30 AM
To remove a plug you can try using an appropriately sized 1/2" drive socket with a persuader (piece of pipe) on the ratchet and see if that helps.

Otherwise, you can use a wrench to remove the fitting the plug is in and then replace the fitting... right?

Let us know how you make out, OK?

Mark

talaniman
Mar 7, 2015, 09:36 AM
I would go with the socket and a breaker bar myself.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=breaker+bars&tag=mh0b-20&index=tools&hvadid=4966392603&ref=pd_sl_7zelt1ei2k_p

Or a Rigid alum pipe wrench/with a pipe cheater,

https://cdn2.ridgid.com/resources/media?key=eb4f7ecc-0706-4bc2-95fa-e68590c65c8e&languageCode=en&countryCode=US&type=image

Cheater bar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheater_bar)

And keep a NICE hammer handy to start the process. The good thing about rigid wrenches is you can use one to beat the other. If the whole thing turns, you have to back it up with a pipe wrench

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFBuEmE3sDI

Tightening, or LOOSENING is the same process, different direction.

Milo Dolezal
Mar 7, 2015, 04:55 PM
Use 2 large wrenches. The bigger the wrench, the easier it will break the grip

Milo