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    JDaveG Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 20, 2007, 11:02 AM
    Breaking Loose Rusted Galvanized Pipes
    I need to break a rusted galvanized pipe joint that is used is used for yard watering system. Is there any compound that can be applied to the metal that will make it easier? I haven't been able to get it to move with 14 inch pipe wrench. Next I'm going to try to rig up a cheater with a length of pipe fitted over the wrench handle.

    Thanks, Dave
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    May 20, 2007, 11:12 AM
    Load the threads up with WD-40 and put a "cheater on your pipe wrench. Good luck, tom
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    May 20, 2007, 11:17 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by JDaveG
    I need to break a rusted galvanized pipe joint that is used is used for yard watering system. Is there any compound that can be applied to the metal that will make it easier? I haven't been able to get it to move with 14 inch pipe wrench. Next I'm going to try to rig up a cheater with a length of pipe fitted over the wrench handle.

    Thanks, Dave
    Sometimes you can break up the ancient doping compounds in the threads by trying to lightly tighten the joint first before backing it out.
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    May 20, 2007, 11:25 AM
    Try tapping the joint with a hammer. Not to hard or it will break the pipe.
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