View Full Version : Macroline stuck in fitting
xmetal2001
12-17-2001, 05:48 PM
Hmmm..my macroline is stuck in the fitting. I tried pliars but it just scratched up the plastic so i wont be trying that again.
I just push in and pull out right?
I feel so....stupid. :confused:
steveg
12-17-2001, 06:18 PM
Nasty stuff isn't it
First save you fingers a bit and use something like
a 1/4" wrench to push down on the collar
Also before you try to pull it out of the fitting
firmly push it into the fitting
There is a steel ring inside the fitting. It has a bunch
of teeth that dig into the plastic to hold it in.
By pushing first it will be a lot easier to get out.
Last resort take a sharp knife (olfa xacto etc)
and cut the pipe almost flush with the collar
push a small screwdriver between the remaining pipe to
collapse it onto itsself and fish it out
goodluck and have fun
xmetal2001
12-17-2001, 06:29 PM
Got it, took two people and when my friend pulled it out his fist went flying into my stomach:rolleyes: Ow...
But i got it:D
steveg
12-17-2001, 06:32 PM
You did push in the collar didn't you ?
xmetal2001
12-17-2001, 06:34 PM
Yeah, it was the first time i used it and its easier to take out...
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