How to get this stuck hose off the spigot?- Boda Electrical Appliances Co.,Ltd

How to get this stuck hose off the spigot?

29 | Sep 2025

A Hands-On Guide to Disassembling Stuck Hose
(Applicable to Garden Hose, Oil Hose, and Pneumatic Hose)

I. A Violent Prelude
Removing "False Stuck"
Hammer the side of the pipe joint (perpendicular to the pipe wall) → Shake out scale crystals
Spray with 50°C hot water to soften the rubber seal (avoid boiling water; it accelerates aging).
Unlock the Power-Boosting Tool
Chain Wrench: Wrap the pipe twice → Engage the metal joint and rotate (to prevent slipping).
Anti-Slip Tip: Apply rosin powder and sandpaper to the joint → Increase friction.

II. Thermal Debonding
▶ Stuck Rubber Seal: Heat the joint with a heat gun on low setting for 15 seconds → Use an ice pack to quench the metal → Shrink and separate the rubber.
No Blowtorches! High temperatures damage the pipe's memory layer.
▶ Rusted and stuck threads.
Inject a 1:1 mixture of white vinegar and acetone and soak for 20 minutes to dissolve the rust.

III. Ultimate Mechanical Disassembly Method

Tool	Operational Secret	Ideal Scenario	Tool Stance
Pipe Wrench + Cheater Bar	Lock primary wrench on spigot → Counter-grip hose with second wrench → Cross-handle torque	Metal hose fittings	Feet braced wide – prevents face-plant when it breaks loose
Hydraulic Pipe Cutter	Sever hose → Jam cut end onto wrench drive → Leverage stump for rotation	Plastic/rubber hoses	Cut 2" from fitting – maximizes grip surface
Impact Wrench	Attach hex adapter socket → Pulse mode shocks (not rotates)	Industrial pneumatic lines	Low-angle hold – lets tool kick safely downward

IV. Life-saving taboos.
*Do not stand in front of the hose: When the hose bursts, the connector will eject like a cannonball (accident record: penetrated 3cm of wood).
*When working with chemical pipelines: First measure the flammable gas concentration.
*Use copper tools to prevent explosions (sparks from steel collisions can ignite).
*Disassembly under pressure: Accidentally opening a valve.
*High-pressure water jet injuries (lesson from a farmer who lost a finger).