Plumbing Union Won't Come Apart Easily

[Werbo]

I installed a union coming off my bulkhead. It is not glued together because the union does turn a little bit at a time if I use all my might.

I suspect that the rubber o-ring has slipped out of place.

Any ideas how I can get it apart?

[scubadawg]

Lock joint pliers, make sure you loosening it

[sphelps]

Strap wrenches are also handy for this.

[Werbo]

Hands took a beating but I got it apart.

This my first time using unions. I think I installed the union upsidedown as nothing is holding the rubber o-ring in place. Is there anything I can use to stick the o-ring in place without compromising the seal?

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Tyler Werbowski

Hands took a beating but I got it apart.

This my first time using unions. I think I installed the union upsidedown as nothing is holding the rubber o-ring in place. Is there anything I can use to stick the o-ring in place without compromising the seal?

Silicone Lubricant (O-Ring Grease)

Unions often stick so the rights tools are a good investment.

[Werbo]

Sphelps - So this is typical for unions?

[HaZRaTTy]

Originally Posted by Tyler Werbowski

Hands took a beating but I got it apart.

This my first time using unions. I think I installed the union upsidedown as nothing is holding the rubber o-ring in place. Is there anything I can use to stick the o-ring in place without compromising the seal?

Hit the GYM.... !!