Plumbing Union Won't Come Apart Easily

[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?

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Tyler Werbowski

Sphelps - So this is typical for unions?

In my experience it is, they don't always stick but it's pretty common.

[sphelps]

CT sells a two pack of strap wrenches for $16 btw, half that when on sale.

[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.... !!