Stove Move

[Wooden Head]

I need to move my Quad Castile. When I installed to exhaust pipe I had to use High Temp silicone on the joints because they leaked. I forget the brand of pipe, but as I remember the connection was made with a 1/4 turn of the pipe. I've tried twisting the pipe with 2 strap pipe wrenches and have no movement. The outside wall of the pipe will start to flex when put under tension.

I know I can cut, hammer and chisel the joints but am trying to save the pipe and the money to replace it.

Any suggestions.

 

[Bioburner]

Sometimes a bit of heat via a torch may make the s#!* a bit more flexable but probably the joint is rust welded

 

[Wooden Head]

Sometimes a bit of heat via a torch may make the s#!* a bit more flexable but probably the joint is rust welded

I've heard that heat may help. Thanks

 

[Bioburner]

Well a bit of advise for next time , use silicone self bonding tape. Far better at sealing the joints, looks more professional, and is easily cut through on the seam to move the joint.
If you had the pipe together without any anti seize grease for more than fives years your stuck.
With this winter deciding its going to be cold the $$$ would have been better used for pellets or soup.

 

[Wooden Head]

Well a bit of advise for next time , use silicone self bonding tape. Far better at sealing the joints, looks more professional, and is easily cut through on the seam to move the joint.
If you had the pipe together without any anti seize grease for more than fives years your stuck.
With this winter deciding its going to be cold the $$$ would have been better used for pellets or soup.

Where were you 8 years ago. Thanks for the advise.

 

[Bioburner]

Fighting and working a Countryside stove to keep warm

 

[Lake Girl]

It's only been the last couple of years that I've seen mention of the high heat silicone tape...