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I’m about to replace some of the brass water pipes to PEX in my basement. I bought an adapter fitting at a plumbing supply store(picture 1) and cut the cold water pipe(picture 2). I tried to remove the pipe from the old fitting in order to install the adapter (picture 3). The problem is the pipe stuck in the fitting. I used heat gun to melt the glue down but it doesn’t work. I don’t know what kind of glue the plumbers used in 1947. It’s very strong. Please give me some advice.

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sol1000
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You need two pipe wrenches - one for the pipe and one for the fitting so you don’t damage the other pipes.

However, I would likely go with a solder fitting to get to what you want if that is so tight.

Solar Mike
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This looks like a crack in the T fitting:

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If so you should replace it.

jwh20
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I'm a plumber in Texas and we see that slot The old timers used linseed oil and cement to seal those joints. I won't even waste my time with pipe wrenches because you won't unscrew the pipe. Cut the pipe close to the fitting. With a sawzall and a small cutting blade. Notch the inside of the pipe in four places and chisel it out with a small screwdriver.

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