Replacing old compression fittings Help and information on all topics relating to your central heating, air conditioning and ventilation issues.

[Gordon White]

I have a 25 year old central heating system, with 10mm microbore pipework and manual valves. I'm changing to Thermostatic Rad Valves and have hit a problem. I'm having difficulty removing the old brass compression rings from the pipe ends. Any tips on how to do this?

[acsimpson]

Cut it diagonally with a junior hacksaw. Just be very carefull not to cut into the pipe, you should find you can get it off just before you finish sawing it.

[htg engineer]

Junior hacksaw, just be careful not to cut the pipe too.

hg

[uk_ducati]

hi

if you dont want to risk cutting all the way to the pipe another good method is just cut it as close to the pipe as poss and then using a flat blade screwdriver, insert it into saw groove just made and then twist. it snaps the olive off without damaging the pipe.

paul