I tried to remove it to clean and the pipe won't budge. It seems to have rusted together or fused itself. Anyone have any tricks. I want to clean vent pipe, it is overdue. My pipe is directly out of wall without any vertical run.
How to fix stuck vent cap on exterior?
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it can be a pain, I just had to work on mine! took me and my buddy about 30 minutes. We heated it u with a torch and used a strap wrench to get some bite. Wear gloves!! and if it is as bad as mine was it will take two people working on it to get it lose. Good luck!
bogieb
Minister of Fire
Most likely used RTV and that stuff does not like to let go. Patience and continued banging twisting and prying is about all that will do the trick. Once you get it apart and are ready to reassembly, might think real hard about using hi temp silicone tape to avoid that in the future.
If there is any RTV high temp silicone you have to cut it with a knife and use a wire wheel on the drill to scrape it off.
When removing stick pipes or a cleanout cap:
I have tried everything and nothing works better than these 2 tools of choice.
Also tapping down on the seam with a rubber hammer and blade screw driver helps loosen it.
Just be careful not to destroy the pipes!
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Pain in the arse 'tis. I learned the hard way on my very 1st install. Now my vent is all vertical from t thru roof. All inside joints have silicone Tape and all exterior joints treated with never seize before install. Now it's a breeze
bogieb
Minister of Fire
If there is any RTV high temp silicone you have to cut it with a knife and use a wire wheel on the drill to scrape it off.
When removing stick pipes or a cleanout cap:
I have tried everything and nothing works better than these 2 tools of choice.
Also tapping down on the seam with a rubber hammer and blade screw driver helps loosen it.
Just be careful not to destroy the pipes!
Ahh yeah, the rubber mallet and flat blade screwdriver. Now I remember what I did all the banging and prying with.
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