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How do I remove a clean out cap of cast iron pipe that has rusted shut?

April 26, 2017cap Cast clean iron pipe remove rusted

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How do I remove a clean out cap of cast iron pipe that has rusted shut?

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The clean out plug should be brass. Try tapping it with a hammer as you put torque on it with a wrench. There are spray oils that may free it up, and you can try heating it to get the housing to expand.