removing a strap on boss.

[mfgs]

Is there any way of removing a strap on boss? I have got one that is leaking and its not really viable to cut out a section of the 4 inch as there is no room. So I really need to remove and replace with another.

 

[sam51]

ky jelly, and then tell her your the boss.

 

[lbp plg & htg]

Hammer and knocking driver.

 

[sam51]

Hammer and knocking driver.

you brute.

 

[mfgs]

Hammer and knocking driver.

Wont that just end up cracking the pipe?

 

[sam51]

try putting silacone round it.

 

[TBServices]

Silicone doesnt stick to plastic.

Plumbers gold might work, or sealing putty.

 

[Roger Welton]

I've always used small hammer and small sharp chisel (and prayer to the plumbing gods)

 

[secret squirrel]

Agree CT1 or Plumbers gold, they are brilliant

 

[sam51]

Silicone doesnt stick to plastic.

Plumbers gold might work, or sealing putty.

does it not, seems every plumber out there uses it,
same as these new chippies,what would they do without gripfill.

 

[Heat Kent]

Plumbers Gold added to basket :yesnod:

Everyday's a school day...

 

[TBServices]

does it not, seems every plumber out there uses it,
same as these new chippies,what would they do without gripfill.

It will squeeze into gaps to create a seal on things, but it won't stick on plastic. Blob a bit on some spare pipe, wait for it to dry then see how easy it peels off.

 

[mfgs]

re-sealing isn't an option. The boss is on top of the pipe and the only place I can see the water coming from is under the strap around the bottom of the pipe, so not really possible to seal.

 

[stevetheplumber]

can you get a small angle grinder in there ?cut in to sections ,peel of what you can and grind away the rest sometimes you can be lucky with a chisel but the pipe can shatter

 

[mfgs]

can you get a small angle grinder in there ?cut in to sections ,peel of what you can and grind away the rest sometimes you can be lucky with a chisel but the pipe can shatter

Don't think there will be enough room for an angle grinder. Is there nothing out there that can dissolve the solvent cement holding it on?

 

[sam51]

re-sealing isn't an option. The boss is on top of the pipe and the only place I can see the water coming from is under the strap around the bottom of the pipe, so not really possible to seal.

ok then you have 2 choices,1 cut it out,replace,
or i will garantee this. gold labei pond seal. will even stick under water, yes ive use this.as i keep koi carp.

 

[garyplumb]

Try polypipe gap filler, works really well.

 

[Whn1]

Do you need to replace it?

 

[kozak1968]

Heat the strap on boss with a blow torch carefully where it is glued. This will loosen the glue and then get a screw driver under it and it will peel off.

 

[Whn1]

Get the oscillating saw out, if you can't get around the back just cut the outlet off and replace it with one of those stick on bosses.

 

[mfgs]

Do you need to replace it?

Yeah, as I cant see a way of sealing it.

 

[REDSAW]

Heat the strap on boss with a blow torch carefully where it is glued. This will loosen the glue and then get a screw driver under it and it will peel off.

hot air guns better as it wont melt the pipe as much

 

[sam51]

thats another fine mess stanley.
we all love plumbing.

 

[wiggers]

Try a dremel with a mini cutting disc these work great

 

[tom609]

I've always used small hammer and small sharp chisel (and prayer to the plumbing gods)

ditto

 

[tom609]

can you not get a slip socket on it

 

[tom609]

Is there any way of removing a strap on boss? I have got one that is leaking and its not really viable to cut out a section of the 4 inch as there is no room. So I really need to remove and replace with another.

is thefe a comma missing , how do you remove a strap on , boss lol

 

[plumber0808]

I've always used small hammer and small sharp chisel (and prayer to the plumbing gods)

I also use this method, if its leaking it isn't glued correctly in theory should snap off relatively easily. If not then you will have another problem the pipe will snap/shatter. Oh the joy

 

[lame plumber]

try putting silacone round it.

I havent seen the heading botch it and mess it forum in the title, this is supposed to be a plumbing forum peoples

 

[tom609]

my thoughts too

 

[gasmanrob]

To be honest if it's leaking it probably hasn't taken tat well. Use a jnr to remove the straps then see if you can rock it loose. If its stubborn then try warming it as previously mentioned don't forget to clean the stack before you go fitting the new one

 

[lbp plg & htg]

Junior with little cross slits then lump hammer and crowbar - now that is brutish!

Little cuts, hammer, driver & patience. Guaranteed to work. (see small print for t&c's)

 

[mfgs]

I got it off with a hammer and screwdriver. Cheers for all the advice.