Need Help With Stuck Steam Pipe

[Vito Cavallo]

I have an old house that uses steam heat. I installed tile in my first floor bathroom and I need to replace the steam pipe because it's too short. After hours of trying, I reallly mangled the end of the pipe with a pipe wrench. The other problem is the pipe is encased in concrete, because the bathroom is an add-on. The pipe is 8 inches into the concrete. I can get to the beginning of the pipe, but not the elbow that is stuck.

How can I remove this stuck steam pipe? Is there a tool that will go down into a steam pipe and grind it away from the inside? A cutting torch is not long enough and seems dangerous.

Thanx

[CBHvac]

You wont like this, but from someone thats had to repair many a gas/steam/water piping section due to actions like this...

There is a way to properly remove the pipe...

It involves removal of the concrete from around the pipe, and larger pipe wrench...and from the sounds of your situation, removal of alot of tile. Once you have hammered out around the pipe, vac'd out all the loose material, and removed the pipe, it would be wise to have a section of PVC larger than the pipe cut to use as a liner, and replace the section, then, concrete back around and level.

[Speedy Jim]

Not sure I have a clear picture... If the pipe is stuck to the concrete, drill a few holes in the concrete around the pipe, then chisel the concrete or whack the pipe to loosen it. If you force a solid steel rod into the pipe, you can apply more force on the pipe wrench. If the pipe is frozen in the Elbow, something else may break when you force it.

If all else fails, cut the pipe off at the floor and use a Sawzall blade to cut the remaining pipe vertically. That will weaken it so you can crush it and extract. That won't work if the El is way below floor level.

Jim

[mark Ransley]

What a f*ck up

[Vito Cavallo]

The pipe can move freely up and down in it's concrete coccoon. It's just that the elbow is 8" into it's coccoon. Sawzall blade sounds like the trick.

Thanx

[Stormin Mormonn]

Hi. This week I'm an expert pipe fitter. The last time I had a steam pipe stuck in my ass I had to go to the union hall and have it removed. The union gays lined up for blocks to get a chance at that one! Take my advice and enjoy it as long as you can. It will work it's way out eventually.

[Stormin Mormonn]

It should be obvious to the readers of this news group that someone is "cloning" or "spoofing" some serious posters.

I surely hope that no one out there is severely offended by the immature writings of this troll. Whoever is doing the spoofing should remember that this news group is not just for home owners.

I further wish to remind you that this news group is read by women, children, and the occasional member of the priesthood. Please, when you write, consider that you are being read by a wide assortment of readers.

[Liam McConn]

No. what's obvious (to the 3-4 readers that haven't killfiled you yet) is that you are an insignificant, insecure little toad that hasn't decided upon a career yet.

And, you are a hypocrite.