muttmaster
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Hi all, I am trying to remove the section of copper pipe coming out of the tank storage compartment so I can put in a tee for my new Wave 3 heater. I am having a bit of problem and need help. Initially, I thought it was a easy job to loosen the female flared ends of the copper pipe below the 3 way fridge, but no...first of all, those female flared ends seems to be torqued 200 lbs! The soft copper pipes started to tweak and the it is not coming loose. So I thought I better get better access and tried to remove the paneling below the fridge but the corner metal protective plated can not be removed. They are secured from behind the paneling I assume.
I can access the upper pipes by either removing the furnace or stove to tap the tee there, but not sure that is feasible. No wonder 4WC upgraded to newer flexible hoses and manifold system in newer models.
These soft copper pipes may not be meant to be modified. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
I can access the upper pipes by either removing the furnace or stove to tap the tee there, but not sure that is feasible. No wonder 4WC upgraded to newer flexible hoses and manifold system in newer models.
These soft copper pipes may not be meant to be modified. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.