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B.L.E. · June 2, 2014, 11:12 PM

I have sucessfully removed a frozen nipple by heating the nipple with a small acetylene flame. It expands, then contracts as it cools off and breaks the rust bond. I was even able to use the nipple again.

June 2, 2014, 11:12 PM	#7
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	I have sucessfully removed a frozen nipple by heating the nipple with a small acetylene flame. It expands, then contracts as it cools off and breaks the rust bond. I was even able to use the nipple again.