How to remove Loc-line pieces

rjs5134 · 12-31-2007, 03:35 PM

Can someone tell me how to remove a loc-line piece? I have the pliers to attach new pieces, but cannot figure out how to remove the existing.

Thanks

120gallons · 01-02-2008, 08:27 PM

Pull really hard. They come apart eventually. The tool works in reverse too.

SouthBayPhoto · 01-03-2008, 02:16 AM

I heard a hammer works great. Just have some duct tape around to fix it afterwards. hehehe...

Just kiddin' with ya.

**charlie** · 01-03-2008, 01:26 PM

Before I got the pliers, I used channel locks.

Samper · 01-04-2008, 11:03 AM

I had to get the tools for the locline. I was tired of cracking them...once they have been in a system for a long time you may have to clean them really well with vinegar before removing them. The algae can bind them together.

rjs5134 · 01-04-2008, 01:06 PM

I have the pliers, but haven't figured out how to use the pliers to seperate them. Other than that I haven't seen any other tools for sale.

Samper · 01-04-2008, 06:04 PM

The pliers are "tools" that I mentioned but each locline size has its own set of them. I don't think they are made to take the locline apart once it's together but I've been able to pull some apart by hand.

modularhose.com - Loc-Line Modular Hose says that they aren't for disassembly.

**The R/C Man** · 01-05-2008, 01:08 PM

I just bend them at the joint I want to take apart. They usually pop open that way. It does get tough when you only have two pieces left though..... Upon reassembly, apply a really thin layer of 100% silicon grease to the joints. It make s them much easier to get apart in the future.

Ramer · 01-14-2008, 01:58 AM

Charlie can help you figure out the pliers

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**charlie** · 01-14-2008, 09:10 AM

Yeah, just stand back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-31-2007, 03:35 PM	#1
rjs5134 Council Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Denville, NJ Posts: 406	How to remove Loc-line pieces Can someone tell me how to remove a loc-line piece? I have the pliers to attach new pieces, but cannot figure out how to remove the existing. Thanks __________________ Rob "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -- Benjamin Franklin

01-02-2008, 08:27 PM	#2
120gallons Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Flemington, NJ Posts: 40	Re: How to remove Loc-line pieces Pull really hard. They come apart eventually. The tool works in reverse too. __________________ Reefkeeping blog and podcast at http://www.120gallons.com. Sunday March 2nd 8 pm est - Fish and Invert Breeding Roundtable Podcast Live!

01-03-2008, 02:16 AM	#3
SouthBayPhoto Is FedEx/UPS here yet?!?! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 562	Re: How to remove Loc-line pieces I heard a hammer works great. Just have some duct tape around to fix it afterwards. hehehe... Just kiddin' with ya. __________________ Mat Chief Resident Smartazz ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ South Bay Photography Las Vegas, NV "If you can't beat 'em, shoot 'em"

01-03-2008, 01:26 PM	#4
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,334	Re: How to remove Loc-line pieces Before I got the pliers, I used channel locks. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

01-04-2008, 11:03 AM	#5
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,768	Re: How to remove Loc-line pieces I had to get the tools for the locline. I was tired of cracking them...once they have been in a system for a long time you may have to clean them really well with vinegar before removing them. The algae can bind them together. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

01-04-2008, 01:06 PM	#6
rjs5134 Council Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Denville, NJ Posts: 406	Re: How to remove Loc-line pieces I have the pliers, but haven't figured out how to use the pliers to seperate them. Other than that I haven't seen any other tools for sale. __________________ Rob "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -- Benjamin Franklin

01-04-2008, 06:04 PM	#7
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,768	Re: How to remove Loc-line pieces The pliers are "tools" that I mentioned but each locline size has its own set of them. I don't think they are made to take the locline apart once it's together but I've been able to pull some apart by hand. modularhose.com - Loc-Line Modular Hose says that they aren't for disassembly. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

01-05-2008, 01:08 PM	#8
The R/C Man Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 738	Re: How to remove Loc-line pieces I just bend them at the joint I want to take apart. They usually pop open that way. It does get tough when you only have two pieces left though..... Upon reassembly, apply a really thin layer of 100% silicon grease to the joints. It make s them much easier to get apart in the future. __________________ Greg 25 gallon reef with 20 gallon sump/fuge 375 gallon reef with 100 gallon sump/fuge: under construction Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones.......

01-14-2008, 01:58 AM	#9
Ramer Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ronan Mt Posts: 299	Re: How to remove Loc-line pieces Charlie can help you figure out the pliers .

01-14-2008, 09:10 AM	#10
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,334	Re: How to remove Loc-line pieces Yeah, just stand back!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

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