One and a quarter BSP pipework

[Perigord]

Hi,

Just joined the forum.

I have a large log burner which has one and a quarter inch BSP fittings.

I wish to change the layout of the pipes after removing an old oil boiler. The pipework is rock solid in the fittings and even using a Stilson with a length of scaffold pole attached won't shift them.
I have tried heating them up but it makes no difference.

Any suggestions on what to do?

Thanks

Andy

 

[ShaunCorbs]

More heat normally 24-36" stils

 

[Perigord]

More heat normally 24-36" stils

Thanks, will give it another go.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Thanks, will give it another go.

How are you heating it up ?

 

[snowhead]

2 hammers, 1 each side, on the fitting if you can get to it.
Hammer one side use the other to counter the blow.
It'll crack the seal.

Works on pipes, nuts and bolts etc.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

2 hammers, 1 each side, on the fitting if you can get to it.
Hammer one side use the other to counter the blow.
It'll crack the seal.

Works on pipes, nuts and bolts etc.

Only thing is you have to watch if you want to reuse the fittings it can ovel the end

 

[Perigord]

Only thing is you have to watch if you want to reuse the fittings it can ovel the end

Thanks,

I managed to unscrew all the fittings having extended the heating time. A length of pipe on the stilson (about 36") made it possible.

 

[Perigord]

Another question,

The pipe outlets from the boiler are not at 45 degrees so 45 degree elbows are of no use. The pipe needs to be bent. How do you do that with steel pipe? 28mm copper is tough. I would prefer to finish the job myself but may have to get a plumber to re-attach the pipework in the new layout. Hard to get a plumber here in rural France though!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Depends how much if you haven't got a bender I've used a wall and a lamp post before now

 

[quality]

or 4 x 45 degree male x females if you have room to get any angle