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Shortening a pipe connected through an brass elbow joint

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  • 14-04-2006 12:52pm
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    m_stan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭


    I'm certain I'm not using the right terminology here, but I need to shorten a pipe that's connected through what I call a 'brass elbow joint'. It looks something like this except it has no bolts on it like this one does.

    I need to shorten the pipe on the far side of this joint meaning I have to disconnect the pipe from it, cut it and re-attach it.

    I have no idea how since there is no bolt or other obvious way to detach it. I'm sure it's simple - maybe I just pull it free and jam it back in ?

    Can someone please help an obviously novice plumber ? !!!


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    rooferPete
    Registered Users Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭rooferPete


    Hi m_stan,

    The photo is of a fairly standard Conex fitting, are you trying to move a gas appliance ?

    That is my first thought because similar fittings are used for gas, they are usually soldered and not really the part of the novice skillset.

    A bit more detail may help.

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